Claims:

Question

Breakfast comes from the term breaking fast, or ending a period of not eating. The body has not eaten for around twelve hours, and needs sustenance.
Eating later in the day may cause people to eat more.

Counterclaims:
Being active in a fasted state may have health benefits.
Skipping breakfast makes intermittent fasting easier, since you’ve already spent much of the fasting time asleep.

Why should a writer choose to place the counterclaims and refutation before the conclusion of their text?

a. These counterclaim points are strong and broadly accepted.

b. The audience displays overt biases on the claims and topic.

c. The audience has limited knowledge of the claims and topic.

d. These counterclaims are equally persuasive to their own claims.

Answer 1

The best choice for why a writer should place the counterclaims and refutation before the conclusion of their text is:

b. The audience displays overt biases on the claims and topic.

By addressing counterclaims early, the writer can engage with the audience's biases, providing a balanced perspective and effectively refuting arguments against their main claims. This method strengthens the overall argument by acknowledging and addressing opposing views before concluding.