In an argument, what is a claim?

### Why this is right The claim, also called the conclusion, is what the argument asserts and seeks to support. Premises provide the reasons or evidence offered for it. ### The concept Arguments connect support to a claim. Assumptions may be left unstated, while counterarguments raise objections and rebuttals answer them. Recognizing each part helps you assess whether an argument is complete and whether its support justifies its conclusion. ### The other options - **B. An unstated belief behind the reasoning**: This describes an assumption, which may be necessary for the argument but is not its main asserted conclusion. - **C. A possible objection to the conclusion**: This describes a counterargument. - **D. A response to an objection**: This describes a rebuttal. ### Remember The claim is the point being supported; premises are the support.