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What is the best definition of counterclaim?
- evidence in favor of the argument
- a rebuttal of a claim
- an opposite point of view
- a viewpoint that generally agrees with yours
A counterclaim is an opposing, or opposite, point of view.
A counterclaim is an opposing, or opposite, point of view.
A counterclaim is an opposing, or opposite, point of view.
A counterclaim is an opposing, or opposite, point of view.
Read the claim below:
People with pets are happier than people without pets.
Which statement is the best example of a counterclaim?
- Pet ownership has nothing to do with happiness; happy people have some other factor in common.
- People with pets often talk to their companion animals.
- People without pets may have allergies and be unhappy about that.
- There is no way to measure happiness; the claim is just silly.
A counterclaim is a statement, supported by logical reasons and factual evidence, that opposes the claim in the essay.
A counterclaim is a statement, supported by logical reasons and factual evidence, that opposes the claim in the essay.
A counterclaim is a statement, supported by logical reasons and factual evidence, that opposes the claim in the essay.
A counterclaim is a statement, supported by logical reasons and factual evidence, that opposes the claim in the essay.
Argumentative writing typically has what sort of tone?
- casual
- playful
- serious
- scientific
Argumentative essays are typically presented as serious writing so that readers will consider the argument carefully.
Argumentative essays are typically presented as serious writing so that readers will consider the argument carefully.
Argumentative essays are typically presented as serious writing so that readers will consider the argument carefully.
Argumentative essays are typically presented as serious writing so that readers will consider the argument carefully.
What strategy might a writer use to find possible counterclaims to his or her argument?
- Research or imagine what other people think about the issue.
- Ask someone who agrees with him or her on the issue.
- Think of a viewpoint that seems impractical.
- Repeat his or her viewpoint using different words.
To come up with counterclaims, writers should think critically and put themselves in the place of readers who may think differently.
To come up with counterclaims, writers should think critically and put themselves in the place of readers who may think differently.
To come up with counterclaims, writers should think critically and put themselves in the place of readers who may think differently.
To come up with counterclaims, writers should think critically and put themselves in the place of readers who may think differently.
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