when should a writer include counterclaims in the body of the essay and refute them point by point

answer choices:

when the counterclaims are well accepted by the reader

when the counterclaims are less persuasive than the writers claims

when the counterclaims are familiar to the reader

when the scenarios are equally persuasive to the writers claims

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A writer should include counterclaims in the body of the essay and refute them point by point when the counterclaims are familiar to the reader. This approach helps to strengthen the writer's argument by acknowledging opposing views and demonstrating why their own argument is more valid or compelling.