Hovedpåstand
Hovedpåstand is a Norwegian term that translates to "main claim" or "main assertion" in English. It refers to the central argument or thesis that a piece of writing, speech, or discussion aims to prove or establish. In academic writing, for instance, the hovedpåstand is typically found in the introduction and serves as the guiding principle for the entire work. It is the point the author wants the reader to accept or consider.
Identifying the hovedpåstand is crucial for understanding the author's purpose and the direction of the text.
In everyday conversation, the hovedpåstand is the main point someone is trying to convey in an argument