Question

What is a claim?

Select one:
a. A statement that responds to and defends against something
b. A statement that takes a stand on a controversial issue
c. An analysis of a controversial issue using arguments
d. An analysis of a personal situation using opinions

Answer 1

Answer:b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. A statement that takes a stand on a controversial issue.

Step-by-step explanation:

A claim is your opinion about a particular topic - it is something that you want to prove, or convince your audience to believe as well. Your claim has to be arguable, meaning that some people will agree or disagree with you; you cannot write your own personal feelings about a particular topic - a claim has to be objective.

The first option refers to counterclaim rather than claim.