Question

Use two of the pieces below to build a strong opposing argument.

Thesis
Instead of eating french fries with ketchup, fast food customers should dip their fries in milkshakes.

Opposing Argument
Sentence menu - Drag up two of the segments.
Some customers object that
dipping fries in shakes ruins the taste of the fries. They argue that the cold temperature of milkshakes makes fries soggy and unenjoyable.
ranch dressing is a much tastier alternative to ketchup. These customers believe that ranch's creaminess pairs exceptionally well with french fries.

Answer 1

Some customers object that dipping fries in milkshakes ruins the fries’ taste and texture. The cold, sweet shake quickly cools and soggifies the hot, crispy potato, flattening the contrast between crunchy exterior and fluffy interior that makes fries enjoyable in the first place. That loss of texture and the cloying sweetness of the shake can overwhelm the savory, salty notes of the fry rather than complement them.

A better alternative is ranch dressing. Its creamy, savory base and tangy herb notes enhance the fry’s flavor without turning it soggy or overly sweet. Ranch preserves the crunchy mouthfeel while adding complementary richness and acidity, so it pairs more naturally with french fries than an ice-cold milkshake does.