Review: Counterclaim & Rebuttal Flashcard (Due 2/8/21)

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim that argues against it, providing evidence or reasoning to support the original claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is the opposing view of your claim, presenting an argument that contradicts your position.

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True or False: Rebuttals come before the counterclaim.

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False

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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The purpose of a counterclaim is to present an opposing argument to challenge the original claim.

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Identify the counterclaim: 'Students should be able to eat snacks in class.'

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Teachers argue food distracts students.

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What is the underlined section in this statement? 'College athletes should be paid. Some might argue that a free education is a kind of payment.'

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Counterclaim.

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What do counterclaims do?

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Counterclaims rebut specific claims made in an argument.

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What is the relationship between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is your position in an argument, while a counterclaim is the opposing view.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim or rebuttal.

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What is the role of a rebuttal in an argument?

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The role of a rebuttal is to refute the counterclaim and strengthen the original claim.