Claim and Counterargument

What should you have in order to have a valid argument?

• A strong claim

• Support

• Counterargument

• All of the above

Which of these is a step used to trace an argument?

• Identify the claim

• Look for reasons and specific evidence that support the claim

• Identify counterarguments

• All of the above

Which of these is a step used to evaluate an argument?

• Determine whether the evidence supports the claim in a logical way

• Make sure ideas are presented in a way that makes sense and is clear

• Determine whether the counterarguments are adequately addressed

• All of the above

If I was making an argument for keeping SeaWorld in business, what counterargument could I address?

• The fact that these animals do not live as long in captivity

• I could mention some facts and statements from the documentary film "Blackfish"

• I could mention that these animals may not be as healthy or in as good of shape as they would be in the wild.

• Any of these would make a valid counterargument

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Support

Which phrase is commonly used to introduce a counterargument?

• Some people think...

• Others argue...

• On the other hand,...

• Despite this fact, people often think…

• All of these are great ways to introduce a counter-argument.

presenting evidence and reasoning to disprove the counterargument

• claim

• evidence

• rebuttal

• counterargument

Other people argue that bicycle fees are unfair because bikes don’t damage the roadways as cars do. You need to respond to an argument that people might make. Which of the following could come after this sentence as a counterargument?

• With that said, it wouldn’t be fair to ask bicyclists to pay to use the roadways.

• Bicyclists just want a place to be certain that they can ride on the roads safely.

• Bikes don’t create potholes, and they don’t leave grease and gas marks.

• This is true, so I would suggest that bike fees be significantly lower than automobile fees.

The writer's position on a problem or issue

• support

• fact

• claim

• anecdote

What is a claim in an argument?

• A) A statement that presents the main point or position

• B) Evidence supporting the main point

• C) An opposing viewpoint

• D) A conclusion drawn from evidence