Counterclaims

A counterclaim is a statement about a stand.

• YES

• NO

An argument is a counterclaim.

• YES

• NO

The purpose of a counterclaim is to show all sides of the issue.

• YES

• NO

Which best defines a counterclaim?

• It states a personal opinion.

• It is a persuasion.

• It goes against or disagrees with a stated

  claim.

• It is a statement of support.

Which could best introduce a counterclaim?

• I believe that…

• Many think that…

• An alternative viewpoint to consider is…

• Always….

A counterclaim serves the following

purposes except...

• Show all sides of the issue

• Disprove a claim

• Strengthen ones claim

• Prove others wrong

Which of the following should not be done in formulating counterclaims?

• Examine the supporting information of a claim.

• Identify the points that are backed up by outdated evidence.

• Cite some textual evidence to support the counterarguments.

• Be clear about your counterclaim regardless of the length of your statement.

Which is not true?

• One presents another point in a

  counterclaim.

• One may provide a counterclaim on

  his own claim.

• A counterclaim is another proposition.

• A counterclaim will present one side

  of an issue.

The following claims are against violent video games EXCEPT...

• Violent video games desensitize players to real-life violence.

• Playing violent video games increases violent behaviors.

• According to a study, violent juvenile crime has been declining as violent video game popularity has increased.

• Playing violent video games leads to a lower level of empathy for others.

Teachers should use social media to get

more students interested. Which could be an

effective way to present a counterclaim?

• Present benefits of social media

• Imply the negative effects of using social

  media

• Enumerate advantages and disadvantages

• Give the opposite side of the issue