Question

• if someone can easily agree or disagree with a statement, then it is arguable.
• \arguable\ means the statement is opinion based and not based on fact.

what is a evidence?
evidence = proof; support the claim
in order for evidence to be taken seriously it has to be relevant and strong
relevant - directly connected to the claim
strong - best option to support claim

how do you cite textual evidence?
cite - to refer back to
textual - comes from what we read
evidence - proof/support of claim
claim is foundation for every literary analysis
must maintain credibility of claim by having good textual evidence
use explicit textual evidence
explicit means it is exactly what we read
quotes
passages
lines

what is a claim?
an arguable statement
a fact
a statement

Explanation:

According to the given information, an arguable statement is opinion - based. A claim is the foundation for literary analysis. Since an arguable statement is what starts a discussion (as it's not a fact), it fits the definition of a claim. A fact is objective and not a claim. A general statement may or may not be arguable. So, a claim is an arguable statement.

Answer:

A. an arguable statement