Counterclaims and Rebuttals

What is the underlined section? Detention teaches students that there are consequences to their actions. Some could claim that it just makes them more angry, but the anger is part of the consequence.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

What would a good REBUTTAL be for the following counterclaim, "Some would argue that crop circles are proof of UFO's."

• The truth is crop circles have been proven to be man-made.

• Large fields have been pushed now in shapes of UFOs.

• It is clear that aliens exist.

• People might have seen odd drones flying instead, not UFOs.

What is the underlined section? People should exercise more. Some might argue that there isn't enough time, but exercising gives you more time because it helps be more alert and efficient throughout the day.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

What is the underlined section? College athletes should be paid. Some might argue that a free education is a kind of payment, but the athletes still need money for food, medical bills, and entertainment.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

A counterclaim is one of the elements of _______.

• Position

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Argument

Counterclaims are claims made to____________

• rebut new claim

• rebut specific claim

• rebut the previous claim

• rebut an unknown claim

To rebut means____________________________

• to contradict someone’s statement through a formal argument

• to argue with someone's point of view about an issue

• to affirm someone's statement even if it is wrong

• to oppose someone's statement in a contest

10. It is a statement that contradicts one's claim and usually proven and supported by both reasons and evidence

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Identify the COUNTERCLAIM to this claim:

Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores.

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused.

• Teachers argue food distracts students.

• Eating during school hours is important.

What is the underlined section? The new policy will improve productivity. __Some might argue that it will increase stress levels__, but the stress can be managed with proper time management.

• A) Claim

• B) Counterclaim

• C) Rebuttal

• D) Evidence