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Counterarguments 23-24

Authored by Mercedes Brown

English

10th Grade

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Counterarguments 23-24
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterargument?

An argument that disproves its' claim

An argument that refutes or disproves the opposing side (other side)

An argument that allows the reader to understand the claim

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone said they were for free college tuition? What would be the opposing side?

Free high school tuition

Against free high school tuition

Against free college tuition

Having lower taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

the reader will convince you

it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

it helps your essay be longer

You can show the reader that the other side is also right

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

the writer's position on an issue or problem is called

claim

evidence

counterargument

reasons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What COUNTERARGUMENT do you think best directly opposes the following ARGUMENT:

"Legally owned guns are frequently stolen and used by criminals."

"Gun control laws will not prevent criminals from obtaining guns or breaking laws."

"Gun control laws give too much power to the government."

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What COUNTERARGUMENT do you think best directly opposes the following ARGUMENT:

Teens spend too much time on their phones.

Teens need time alone to decompress. Playing on their phones allows them time to wind down after a long day at school. Although most teens already are spending the school day on their phone or other devices.

Overuse of cell phones has been linked to damage to eyesight in teens. This has increased even more during virtual learning due to the pandemic.

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterargument to the following claim: E-cigarettes are just as harmful to bystanders' health as regular cigarettes.

E-cigarettes release a vapor that is high in carcinogens and other cancer-causing chemicals.

Some people believe that regardless of the consequences, people should have the freedom to smoke where they want, whether bystanders are close or not.

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