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

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a claim made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's claim, essentially a 'counterattack' in a legal context, or an argument that opposes the main claim of the author in writing.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main argument presented. For example, if the main argument is that students should be able to listen to music in class, a counterargument would be that music distracts students.

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What is a refutation?

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A refutation is a response to a counterargument that disproves or counters the opposing argument. For example, if the counterargument is that homework is important for practice, a refutation could be that students can practice incorrectly.

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What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim that aims to disprove or weaken the opposing argument. It strengthens the original claim by addressing and countering the opposition.

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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 evidence to support it. For example, 'Schools should not give homework' is a claim.

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What is the difference between a counterargument and a rebuttal?

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A counterargument presents an opposing viewpoint, while a rebuttal responds to that counterargument to defend the original claim.

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What is an example of a counterargument?

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An example of a counterargument is: 'Some might argue that a free education is a form of payment for college athletes, but they still need money for food and other expenses.'

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What does it mean to practice incorrectly?

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Practicing incorrectly means to repeat a task or skill in a way that reinforces mistakes, leading to poor performance or understanding.

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Why is it important to address counterarguments in writing?

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Addressing counterarguments is important because it shows that the writer has considered multiple perspectives and strengthens their argument by preemptively countering opposition.

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What is an example of a rebuttal to the claim that food causes distractions in class?

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An example of a rebuttal is: 'The real distraction is hungry students who cannot concentrate.'