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Supporting claims

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Supporting claims means providing reasons, facts, examples, or evidence that help strengthen an argument's main points.

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