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Central Claim

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A central claim is the main arguable point a passage or paragraph is trying to prove.

Course connection

Fiveable's ACT Writing Section Overview: What's On It?

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Central Claim appears across 10 ACT guides as a remediation concept.
  2. Do not confuse a topic with a claim. A claim takes a position.