Question

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

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
to provide structure and organization to the writing

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

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

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

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers are:

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