Comparing Arguments

Which word signals a counterargument in a text?

• Therefore

• However

• Additionally

• Consequently

Why is it important to address counterarguments?

• It shows you’ve ignored other perspectives.

• It makes your writing longer and appeal to higher academic audiences.

• It focuses only on your main argument.

• It strengthens your claim with fairness and credibility.

What is a claim in an argument?

• A personal opinion

• The evidence supporting an argument

• The main position the author argues

• A summary of the text

What is one way to evaluate evidence in an argument?

• Ignore the evidence that contradicts your opinion.

• Check if the evidence is credible and supports the claim.

• Focus only on the author's tone.

• Only use opinions as evidence.

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

In analyzing a text, what does it mean to evaluate the argument?

• To agree with the author's point of view

• To summarize the text

• To assess the logical soundness and impact of the author's claims

• To describe the author's writing style

an argument made to address likely objections

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

What people will say that is in opposition to your reasons

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree

• claim

• reason

• counterargument

• rebuttal