Question

What type of counterclaim best strengthens your argument?
A counterclaim that agrees with your original claim so there is no opposition
A counterclaim that allows you to get emotionally involved with the argument
A counterclaim that lets you repeat evidence you have already shared
A counterclaim that presents a popular and reasonable opposing perspective

Answer 1

@Englishguy

Answer 2

Which ones do you think it isn't?

Answer 3

I think probably C

Answer 4

Yep it's not C, so that leaves a b and d. Which other one can you eliminate?

Answer 5

I think we can take out d

Answer 6

Oh, that's the one I was going to say is the right answer haha

Answer 7

oh haha im really bad at this thats why i need a smarty pants

Answer 8

Well I'm 99% certain I'm right, so I'd go with that one. My hunch is usually right

Answer 9

ok so ill go with that one

Answer 10

can you help with more

Answer 11

I think so

Answer 12

thx one sec

Answer 13

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

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 a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.
It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.
It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Answer 14

@Englishguy

Answer 15

are you still there

Answer 16

This ones straightforward, which do you think it is?

Answer 17

i think its A

Answer 18

Look at the last couple sentences. The writers tone is disrespectful isn't it?

Answer 19

sorry yea so i think its C

Answer 20

That would be correct

Answer 21

Yay i will tag you on an othor on this one is getting to long

Answer 22

Okay. Can you medal me?

Answer 23

there i think i did it

Answer 24

You did, thank you

Answer 25

Np ill tag you on a different on ok?

Answer 26

Okie dokie

Answer 27

lol