Question

According to the video’s explanation of persuasive technique, why might a speaker intentionally acknowledge a counterargument?(2 points)
Responses

It weakens their main claim by giving attention to the opposing side
It weakens their main claim by giving attention to the opposing side

It demonstrates fairness, strengthening ethos and improving overall credibility.
It demonstrates fairness, strengthening ethos and improving overall credibility.

It shifts responsibility to the audience rather than the speaker.
It shifts responsibility to the audience rather than the speaker.

It allows the speaker to avoid providing new evidence.

Answer 1

It demonstrates fairness, strengthening ethos and improving overall credibility.

Acknowledging counterarguments shows the speaker has considered other views, which builds trust and makes their own argument more persuasive.