Question

Daring Dachshund and Pup Wonder Save the Day . . . Not Which best analyzes elements of argument used in paragraph 3 and the way they strengthen the overall argument? story

1. Elements: counterargument and rebuttal
Strengthens the Argument: The writer suggests that critics with an opposing view do not understand what children like, showing readers that the writer's position is stronger.
2. Elements: counterargument and rebuttal
Strengthens the Argument: The writer acknowledges an opposing view (the movies have a broad appeal) but then turns it into a criticism of the movie, showing readers that the writer's position is stronger.
3. Elements: background and examples
Strengthens the Argument: The writer gives background on the other movies in the series, helping readers understand why adults continue to buy tickets to movies in the series despite their lack of merit.
4. Elements: background and examples
Strengthens the Argument: The writer gives examples of a child's reactions to the movies in the series, helping readers understand why the movie makers continue to repeat the same formula.

Answer 1

Answer: 2.

Paragraph 3 raises the opposing claim that the films have broad appeal, then rebuts it by arguing that that very “broad appeal” is a weakness (the movies are generic/formulaic). That counterargument+rebuttal structure strengthens the overall argument by anticipating critics and turning their point into evidence that the films lack merit.