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What is a claim? (5 points)

A statement that responds to and defends against something

A statement that takes a stand on a controversial issue

An analysis of a controversial issue using arguments

An analysis of a personal situation using opinions

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A statement that takes a stand on a controversial issue.....
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User Michaelmichael
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First of all, we know that a claim is a statement, not an analysis, so we can rule out C and D. Furthermore, a claim does not provide evidence, so that rules out A.
Therefore, the answer is B. A statement that takes a stand on a controversial issue
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