Rebuttals

Evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim

• Claim

• Warrant

• Explanation

• Rebuttal

A response to the counterclaim that explains why it's wrong is called the ________

A rebuttal is an explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.

• True

• False

During the formal rebuttal session, the opposing team should....

• Why your argument is right.

• Why the other team's argument is weak

What's the rebuttal in the following statement: Some argue that Coke has better products; however, Pepsi sells more.

• Some argue that Coke has better products

• however, Pepsi sells more

Rebuttals come before the counterclaim.

• True

• False

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

Which of the following best defines a rebuttal in an argument?

• A response to a counterclaim

• A statement of the main claim

• An example supporting the claim

• A summary of the argument

In a debate, what is the primary purpose of a rebuttal?

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the main argument

• To address and refute the opposing argument

• To conclude the argument

Identify the sentence that contains a rebuttal: "While some believe that technology isolates people, it actually connects them through social media."

• While some believe that technology isolates people

• it actually connects them through social media

• technology isolates people

• social media connects people