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Universal claims

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Universal claims are statements that apply to all instances or situations without exception. They make broad generalizations about a topic or concept.

AP course connection

Topic 5.3: 5.3 Using modifiers to qualify an argument and convey perspective

Unit 5

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