4.3 - Developing Effective Rebuttals
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Practice Questions
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Define what a rebuttal is in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would respond to someone challenging your opinion.
What is direct refutation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the act of countering directly.
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What is a rebuttal?
💡 Hint: What is the main purpose of a rebuttal?
True or False: A concession always undermines your original argument.
💡 Hint: Think about when agreeing partially might still help your case.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short paragraph that includes a counterargument and a corresponding rebuttal related to the topic of climate change.
💡 Hint: Consider framing the rebuttal as a positive outcome.
Revise the following rebuttal to strengthen its logical appeal: 'While some claim that education funding should be cut, education is essential for our future.'
💡 Hint: Add evidence and clarify why education funding supports broader goals.
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