Question

You're telling your friend Alex about your plan of creating a YouTube channel and what your first topic is going to be. As you’re describing your claim, Alex says to make sure you have a counterclaim.

What does Alex mean by having a counterclaim?
Question 2 options:

A counterclaim is evidence that supports the original claim.


A counterclaim is the introduction paragraph where the author states the purpose of the argument.


A counterclaim is an argument that tries to discredit the original claim.


A counterclaim is the conclusion paragraph in which the author ties everything together.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Alex is referring to the term "counterclaim" in the context of an argument or discussion. The correct option would be:

**A counterclaim is an argument that tries to discredit the original claim.**

A counterclaim presents an opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges your original claim, allowing for a more balanced and thorough discussion of the topic.