WorksheetsCounter Argument and Refutation Paragraph
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
It is more effective to refute a specific idea within the essay than the conclusion of the essay?
Yes
No
An inclusion of an opposing argument or a counter argument weakens the essay.
Yes
No
A statement or claim backed up by reasons is known as a/an...................
Emotion
Fear appeal
Argument
Manipulation
A counterclaim should be included in an argumentative essay so that _____________.
The reader will be confused about which side to agree with.
The reader will have more information.
The reader will disagree with you.
The reader is not left with doubt about the opposing claim.
Is that refutation makes opportunity to your argument stronger?
Yes
No
Which is not steps in writing refutation?
Acknowledge the other side.
Provide evidence.
Refute/ prove the other side wrong.
Decide if it is true/false.
What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?
Rebuttal
Claim
Counterclaim
Logic
The point of view of people that do not agree with the claim you are making is called the _________.
Evidence
Counterclaim
Support
Rebuttal
The true of writing that tries to convince the reader of something is called ______.
Argumentative
Expository
Descriptive
Narrative
An argument in favor of something is known as the ________ side.
Pro
Can
