Counter Argument

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument

• turnback/rebuttal

• warrant

• counterargument

• argument

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

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.

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

• Music motivates students

• Music reduces stress

• Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus

• Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

counter argument

• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support (Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea)

• acknowledging the opposition to your argument

• A statement made by someone that goes against the claim. Like a defendant suing a plaintiff.

• also called grounds or evidence = support for your claim

Define counterargument

• A counterargument is a statement that agrees with the main argument.

• A counterargument is a supportive argument that strengthens the original idea.

• A counterargument is an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

• A counterargument is a type of evidence used to prove a point.

an argument made to address likely objections

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

Counter Argument (CON) ____

• point or statement in opposition to the argument being made in a written document or speech

• someone who argues in favor of something

• the act or process of forming reasons, drawing conclusions, and applying them to a case in discussion

• point or statement that supports one’s ideas and/or thesis

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

Which of the following is NOT true about counterarguments?

• they disprove opposing ideas

• they give life to arguments

• they can strengthen your argument

• they weaken your argument