Question

Why should a writer of an argumentative text include counterclaims? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

to present sufficient evidence to establish reasoning
to present sufficient evidence to establish reasoning

to provide structure and organization to the writing
to provide structure and organization to the writing

to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques

to clearly state their main position on a topic
to clearly state their main position on a topic

to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic

Answer 1

- to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
- to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic