Why do writers include counterclaims in argumentative texts? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.

To introduce a new thesis statement.
To introduce a new thesis statement.

To give greater credibility to their claim.
To give greater credibility to their claim.

To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.
To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.

To propose a solution to a problem.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
2. To give greater credibility to their claim.