why should a writer of an argumentative text include counterclaims? select the two correct answers

Question

answer choices:

to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques

to present sufficient evidence to establish reasoning

to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic

to provide structure and organization to the writing

to clearly state their main position on a topic

Answer 1

The two correct answers for why a writer of an argumentative text should include counterclaims are:

1. to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
2. to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic