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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is a claim? A clever and logical response to an opposing idea An idea that presents a contrasting perspective A personal and emotional stance on a topic A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Um... May you help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Of course, of course

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

any statement that asserts (stands) on an issue or particular topic

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

like if I said the earth is blue, it is an assertion/claim

OpenStudy (redeemed1312):

id agree with @nincompoop

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So is the answer A?

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

no it doesn't have to necessarily oppose an existing claim it is just a statement that asserts to be true or untrue about the nature of things or whatever

OpenStudy (redeemed1312):

exactly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh... So D!

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

all females are whales is another claim or assertion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So D?!

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

that is something you will have to decide now since I've already given you all the clues

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But... I really is not sure with 5 questions and this is 1 of them I did 20 questions by myself.

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

God is not great is a claim God is great is another claim although these two claims (remember it is plural, you only need singular) are considered opposing views or stance (either could be a personal, an emotional, or logical) when presented individually, each is a stance or an assertion

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