Question

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.
It presents researched evidence to refute acounterclaim but does not treatopp

Answer 1

@xMissAlyCatx

Answer 2

It doesn't have any proof or research in it. It is just a statement that CLAIMS that that is all kids watch..

Answer 3

ok @xMissAlyCatx do you mind helping me with some more

Answer 4

Yeah sure. :p

Answer 5

Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.


How does the author handle the counterclaim?

The author chooses to concede the point and offers no rebuttal.
The author offers an opinion discounting the counterclaim.
The author ignores the counterclaim and avoids responding.
The author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research.

Answer 6

He has a lot of facts and research done ^-^

Answer 7

so D

Answer 8

Yes yesssss

Answer 9

Which rebuttal would be ineffective in an argumentative essay?

A rebuttal that acknowledges the opposition's point and uses clever words to insult it
A rebuttal that introduces facts to show the opposition's argument is incomplete
A rebuttal that presents research to show the opposition's argument to be incorrect
A rebuttal that uses information to prove the opposition's argument is irrelevant

Answer 10

@xMissAlyCatx

Answer 11

What do you think this one is? It is rather simple.

Answer 12

thank u for helpin me i still have more questions but really thx

Answer 13

And you're welcome. :)

Answer 14

C

Answer 15

No, because you want to prove that they are incorrect using facts and stats..

Answer 16

oh B

Answer 17

No, because it is asking which one WILL NOT work..

Answer 18

i was going to pick that but changed my mind

Answer 19

D.) Srry im am NOT good at this type of stuff

Answer 20

lel, no.

Answer 21

so a

Answer 22

You don't want to insult their points..

Answer 23

ya sure who dosnt

Answer 24

lol

Answer 25

Which statement is true about an effective counterclaim?

It strengthens your argument.
It strengthens your opponent's argument.
It is presented in an introduction.
It is based on opinion rather than research.

Answer 26

i think its B

Answer 27

That's incorrect.

Answer 28

ok um.....

Answer 29

Counterclaim- a claim made to rebut a previous claim.

Answer 30

a