Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Claim, evidence, warrant (CEW) is a framework used to structure arguments. The claim is the main point or assertion, evidence supports the claim with facts or examples, and the warrant explains how the evidence logically connects to the claim.