Which of the following describes a claim?

A. evidence that supports the speaker's opinion
B. a statement that presents the opinion of the speaker
C. an idea that makes an argument well-founded
D. a disappointing conversation

B. a statement that presents the opinion of the speaker

Which of the following defines reasoning?

A. the strength of evidence in an argument
B. the way an argument is planned out
C. the validity of an argument
D. the speaker's opinions

B. the way an argument is planned out