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How does a counterclaim help support a writer’s position in an argumentative essay?
The counterclaim shows how the position is misleading.
The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.
The counterclaim allows readers to state their own positions.
The counterclaim allows readers to provide their own interpretations.
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"The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect."
Explanation: Presenting a counterclaim lets the writer acknowledge opposing views and then refute them with evidence and reasoning, which strengthens the original argument and the writer’s credibility.
Explanation: Presenting a counterclaim lets the writer acknowledge opposing views and then refute them with evidence and reasoning, which strengthens the original argument and the writer’s credibility.
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