Answer:
The correct answer is B. A statement that takes a stand on a controversial issue.
Explanation:
A claim is your opinion about a particular topic - it is something that you want to prove, or convince your audience to believe as well. Your claim has to be arguable, meaning that some people will agree or disagree with you; you cannot write your own personal feelings about a particular topic - a claim has to be objective.
The first option refers to counterclaim rather than claim.
