Why should a writer of an argumentative text include counterclaims? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

to present sufficient evidence to establish reasoning
to present sufficient evidence to establish reasoning

to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques

to clearly state their main position on a topic
to clearly state their main position on a topic

to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic
to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic

to provide structure and organization to the writing

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
2. to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic