
How to Write a Counterargument
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6th - 8th Grade
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Katelyn Lauer
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Pathos refers to using an emotional appeal.
True
False
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After looking at their side of the argument for a moment, you then give reasons against it. What is this called?
Claim
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Reasons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the fact "violent crimes decreased 37%" is called using a(n) _________________________
statistic
expert opinion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Should you choose a strong counterargument to your side or a weak one?
Strong
Weak
Somewhere in the middle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the National Institute of Mental Health is an example of using...
Statistics
Facts
Expert Opinion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a rebuttal do?
Support your claim.
Take away your opponent's arguments.
Give several reasons to support the claim.
Be a statement that shows what you are trying to prove.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements would NOT be an example of a transition phrase?
A common argument against using balloons is that it uses up a valuable resource.
Although some people will say balloon usage is completely okay, others will disagree.
On the other hand, some people may say that using our precious helium supply for balloons is frivolous.
Balloons should be banned in the United States.
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