4.1 - Identifying Counterarguments
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Practice Questions
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Define counterargument.
💡 Hint: Think about what someone might say against your point.
Why is it essential to consider counterarguments in writing?
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects your reader's trust.
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What is a counterargument?
💡 Hint: Think about arguments that disagree with your position.
True or False: Acknowledging counterarguments means you agree with them.
💡 Hint: Consider why someone may present an opposite idea.
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Write a paragraph arguing for a controversial topic of your choice, then identify a counterargument along with a rebuttal.
💡 Hint: Choose a topic you feel strongly about for better engagement.
Analyze an existing argumentative essay and identify how it addresses counterarguments. What are its strengths and weaknesses?
💡 Hint: Look for how the counterarguments were integrated and if they strengthened the overall argument.
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