Read the original claim.

Question

The influence of social media influencers often leads teenagers to
develop unrealistic expectations about their own lives.
Based on the claim, what should the counterargument address?
A. The idea is that social media influencers harm teenagers' self-esteem and mental health.
B. The argument is that some influencers promote positive values, such as self-care and body
positivity.
C. The belief is that teenagers are not influenced by what they see on social media.
D. The notion is that teenagers spend too much time on social media, regardless of the content
they follow.
2.` Which of the following best represents a counterclaim?
A. While some influencers promote materialism, many use their platforms to spread awareness
about mental health and encourage positive habits.

Answer 1

Based on the original claim, the counterargument should address:

B. The argument is that some influencers promote positive values, such as self-care and body positivity.

This option counters the idea that social media influencers solely lead to unrealistic expectations by highlighting that some influencers may have a positive impact by promoting beneficial values.

For the second question, the statement that best represents a counterclaim is:

A. While some influencers promote materialism, many use their platforms to spread awareness about mental health and encourage positive habits.

This statement acknowledges that there are both negative and positive influences from social media and asserts that the positive aspects can outweigh the negatives, presenting an alternative perspective to the claim.