What is a 'counterargument' in a well-constructed persuasive essay?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. An opposing viewpoint or objection to the author's claim that is addressed and refuted
- Step 1: Acknowledging a counterargument shows that the writer understands opposing viewpoints. Step 2. The author presents the counter-claim and then provides reasoned rebuttal to demonstrate why their own thesis remains superior. Answer: An opposing viewpoint or objection to the author's claim that is addressed and refuted. Why not the others: Personal insults are ad hominem fallacies; redundant summaries are not counter-arguments; printing errors are accidental.
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