Question

Will fan and medal! :)

Answer 1

Read the paragraph and then answer the question that follows:

There are video games that allow teenagers to simulate the experience of stealing cars, dealing drugs, and killing people. Understandably, many people fear this type of game will lead to violent acts in the real world, as it not only glorifies such things, but it allows players to live out the experiences as if they were real. The problem with this argument is that it is a knee-jerk reaction to shocking storylines in fictional worlds. There is no substantial evidence to support the claim that violent video games promote violence in the real world. Banning such works will only lead to censorship of other things, including violent films, television shows, and even plays such as William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus—which contains more violence than many video games on the market today. Instead of banning violent games, we should be educating the public about the uses and benefits of interactive fiction.


Which sentence from this passage states the counterclaim?

A. Understandably, many people fear this type of game will lead to violent acts in the real world, as it not only glorifies such things, but it allows players to live out the experiences as if they were real.
B. The problem with this argument is that it is a knee-jerk reaction to shocking storylines in fictional worlds.
C. There is no substantial evidence to support the claim that violent video games promote violence in the real world.
D. Instead of banning violent games, we should be educating the public about the uses and benefits of interactive fiction.

Answer 2

@Jack_Prism @southernbelle00

Answer 3

I am really thinking B but it could also be D

Answer 4

I would say B.

Answer 5

Actually it would be A. Because the counterclaim is against what the user is writing

Answer 6

i'm like you, i'm stuck on either B or D... this one is tough, i don't like the answer options

Answer 7

So the writer is talking about the pros of video games where as the "counnter claim" would be agreeing with most critics

Answer 8

So in the over all answer and look of things the answer would be A

Answer 9

the counterclaim is supposed to go against the original quote, I feel like A is with it...

Answer 10

yes.. @Jack_Prism seems smart... i'd go with him lol

Answer 11

I didn't mean B, I meant C or D

Answer 12

But if you look in the sentence right after that it starts talking about how the writer him/herself is talking about

Answer 13

Well it is up to you, take a guess for what you feel is right if you agree with none of us

Answer 14

Sorry, I didn't mean to piss you off, it makes sense now

Answer 15

you didnt piss me off at all sir/miss