Question

In an argumentative essay, the main purpose of the introduction is to establish the writer’s

Answer 1

The answer is C: claim

 The main purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay is to establish the writer's claim or his viewpoint. A claim is a statement that something is true or a fact, although other people might not believe it, and it is used when the writer wants to prove an argument or use as a primary point to support it.  Also, many other different reasons are presented to prove that a certain idea should be accepted as logical.  

Answer 2

Claim is the correct answer