Why is it important for an author to include an opposing claim?(1 point)

Responses

to convince the reader to agree with the other side
to convince the reader to agree with the other side

to interest the reader
to interest the reader

to prove they are always right
to prove they are always right

to introduce the other side, then disprove it

1 answer

The correct response is: to introduce the other side, then disprove it.

Including an opposing claim allows the author to acknowledge alternative perspectives and strengthen their argument by addressing and refuting those points, making their own claim more credible and persuasive.