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Question 33 • Contemporary American Democracy B Q2 - CMSD IU1

An effective claim in an argumentative essay

Answer
A
tends to be nonspecific and undefined.
B
is an idea that anyone would support.
C
establishes a focus for the reader.
D
offers a very passionate viewpoint.

Explanation

An effective claim states the essay’s central argument clearly and gives the reader a focus for what the essay will support. It should be specific and debatable, not vague, universally accepted, or persuasive only because it sounds passionate.

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