09/11/2025 Argument Essay: Counter argument (English III)

Multiple Choice

An effective argumentative essay

• expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective

• ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue

• introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully

• spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of acknowledging a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

• To ignore and dismiss opposing viewpoints.
• To address and refute opposing viewpoints.
• To strengthen and support opposing viewpoints.
• To present a biased argument without considering opposing viewpoints.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of respectfully acknowledging an opposing viewpoint?

• "Anyone who disagrees about superheroes is clearly wrong and misinformed."

• "Some critics argue that superhero movies may encourage aggressive behavior."

• "There are people who simply don't understand superhero characters, making their opinions invalid"

• "Critics of superheroes are wrong because they miss the benefits."

Multiple Choice

Which would be a STRONG rebuttal to the counterclaim: Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students.

In other words, which statement would help to prove it wrong.

• Chewing gum can lead to headaches. Therefore students should not chew gum despite the fact teachers are incorrect about it being a distraction.

• ... but chewing gum leads to a dirty campus which then gives students a chance to exercise when they clean it all up.

• ... on the other hand, chewing gum is a distraction for students so the teacher is correct.

• ... research shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of acknowledging opposing viewpoints in a counter argument?

• To strengthen the argument

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid addressing the main point

• To make the argument longer

Multiple Choice

stating a primary reason of the opposite side in your paper and then giving a reason and evidence why the opposite side is wrong

• counterargument

• expert opinion

• logical appeal

• evaluate

Poll

How confident do you feel about writing your counter argument now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident