Question
Why do writers include counterclaims in an argumentative text?
a. to refute evidence from uncredible sources
b. to present an unbiased point of view
c. to provide information about one side of a claim
d. to disprove ideas that oppose their claims
a. to refute evidence from uncredible sources
b. to present an unbiased point of view
c. to provide information about one side of a claim
d. to disprove ideas that oppose their claims
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**d. to disprove ideas that oppose their claims**
Writers include counterclaims in an argumentative text to acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints. By doing so, they can strengthen their own arguments by demonstrating an understanding of the topic and providing a rebuttal to opposing ideas. This approach enhances the overall persuasiveness of their argument.
**d. to disprove ideas that oppose their claims**
Writers include counterclaims in an argumentative text to acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints. By doing so, they can strengthen their own arguments by demonstrating an understanding of the topic and providing a rebuttal to opposing ideas. This approach enhances the overall persuasiveness of their argument.