Question

Read the claim.

Children should avoid playing violent video games that could have a negative influence; instead, they should play nonviolent games, of which there are thousands available.

Read the counterclaim.

Because there is no proven link between violence in video games and real-life violence, children should, with adult supervision, be given the opportunity to play any video games they choose.

Read the rebuttal.

While the proof of a link is debatable, what is not debatable is the foolishness of allowing children to choose whatever video game they would like, since it empowers children unnecessarily.

Which statement best analyzes the rebuttal?

It is effective because it uses fair and unbiased logic to present a flaw in the counterclaim.
It is effective because it sets an authoritative tone incorporating strong reasoning.
It is ineffective because it does not provide a logical reason for opposing the counterclaim.
It is ineffective because it does not acknowledge any part of the counterclaim.

Answer 1

It is ineffective because it does not provide a logical reason for opposing the counterclaim.

Explanation: the rebuttal offers a loaded opinion ("foolishness," "empowers children unnecessarily") rather than evidence or clear reasoning that counters the claim that there is no proven link and that adult supervision can mitigate concerns. It does acknowledge the debate about a link but fails to logically refute the counterclaim.