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Which description defines a claim? Explain. (Choose only one answer.)
an assertion that something is true
a fact that supports an idea
a statement that explains a point of view
an opinion based on facts
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Answer: "an assertion that something is true."
Explanation: A claim is the main assertion or proposition someone puts forward in an argument — it states what the speaker/writer believes to be true and needs support. It is not itself a piece of evidence (that's a fact that supports an idea), nor merely an explanation of a viewpoint, nor necessarily an opinion already grounded in facts (a claim may be supported or unsupported).
Explanation: A claim is the main assertion or proposition someone puts forward in an argument — it states what the speaker/writer believes to be true and needs support. It is not itself a piece of evidence (that's a fact that supports an idea), nor merely an explanation of a viewpoint, nor necessarily an opinion already grounded in facts (a claim may be supported or unsupported).
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