Parents looking for their child's first pet should choose a goldfish.
Which component of an argument is found in this sentence?

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Answer:This sentence contains a claim.Explanation:The thesis in an argument is called a claim. This is a statement of position in which you take a stand on an issue.There are five components to an argument:1. Claim: the position taken by the writer; what the writer is trying to prove or argue2. Reason: provided to support a claim; reasons are supported by evidence3. Evidence: use to support or prove a reason; statistics, facts, quotations, surveys, etc.4. Counterclaim: opposing position, counterargument5. Rebuttal: refutes or disproves the counterclaim; addresses the criticism of the claim