Asked by caleb

In a written argument, which appears first?

a fact or statistic

the claim

a reason providing support

a personal experience

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The claim.

In a written argument the thesis or claim is presented first; then you give reasons that support it, and back those reasons with evidence (facts/statistics, examples, personal experience, etc.). Note: some pieces begin with a brief hook or anecdote, but the central claim still underlies the argument and is introduced up front.