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A claim is a statement made by an author that expresses their main argument or position on a particular topic. It serves as the central idea around which the rest of the text revolves.
Evidence is the supporting information or facts that an author provides to back up their claim.
Counterargument: A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the author's claim.
Thesis Statement: Similar to a claim, a thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or argument in an essay or research paper.