In an argument, what is a claim?
A)A clear, original stand on an idea
B)An argument against an idea
C)A fully developed argument
D)A contrasting point to an argument

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In an argument, what is a claim?
A)A clear, original stand on an idea
B)An argument against an idea
C)A fully developed argument
D)A contrasting point to an argument

vera_ewing · Answer

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/argument/

anonymous · Answer

What is your guess? What would normally start an argument? Sometimes viewpoint or claim, right... which answer choice would work?

anonymous · Answer

i think its b or c

vera_ewing · Answer

A)A clear, original stand on an idea

anonymous · Answer

Well, when you're arguing with your... mom... what starts the argument? You have a claim about what you want to do, your "stand" on the topic. So I also believe A is right.

anonymous · Answer

Which is an element in an effective argument?
A)Emotional support
B)Unreliable sources
C)Logical support
D)Rising action

vera_ewing · Answer

Please close this question and open a new one :)