Hat important fact about Ichabod Crane come to light in the passag Ichabod was a just teacher who treated his students impartially.
Answer: C) The starting point for an argument.
Explanation: A claim is a statement that we make like it is true. It is the starting point for an argument and, in order to be developed, it needs to be supported by facts, evidence and specific examples from reliable sources (sources that are serious and trust-worthy). When we make a claim, we also need to be prepared to defend it from any possible counterclaim (evidence that refute our claim).
