Counter Argument & Rebuttal Practice

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What are Counter Arguments?

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Counter arguments are statements that oppose or challenge the main argument or claim in an essay or discussion.

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What is a Rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim that weakens the opposing view, providing evidence or reasoning to support the original claim.

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True or False: Counter Arguments and Rebuttal statements belong in EVERY essay.

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False

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What is a Claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support through evidence.

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What is a Counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, presenting an alternative viewpoint.

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What is the purpose of a Rebuttal?

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The purpose of a rebuttal is to refute or weaken the opposing argument, reinforcing the original claim.

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Identify the underlined section: 'People should exercise more. Some might argue that there isn't enough time, but exercising gives you more time because it helps be more alert and efficient throughout the day.'

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Rebuttal

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Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

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Not all music is distracting; in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning.

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Identify the underlined section: 'College athletes should be paid. Some might argue that a free education is a kind of payment, but the athletes still need money for food, medical bills, and entertainment.'

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Counterclaim

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What is Evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim or argument.