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"Critical thinkers do not take written words as true without considering alternative positions."

What is an alternative position in an argumentative essay?

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counterargument
counterargument

supportable claim
supportable claim

persuasive language
persuasive language

significant claim
significant claim

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counterargument

An alternative position in an argumentative essay is a counterargument — a viewpoint that opposes the writer’s claim.