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Counterclaim And Rebuttal
Test Description: Identify elements of a counterclaim and rebuttal within an essay
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Where does the counterclaim typically go in an argumentative paper?
A
Introduction Paragraph
B
Third Body Paragraph
C
Concluding Paragraph
D
Second Body Paragraph
2) What is the purpose of a counterclaim paragraph?
A
To expose the weaknesses in your argument
B
To address the opposite side of the argument and explain why that point of view is wrong.
C
To make your paper longer
D
To provide concrete details supporting your claim
3) What is the first sentence in a counterclaim paragraph?
A
commentary
B
text evidence
C
the rebuttal sentence
D
the counterclaim sentence
4) How is a counterclaim sentence written?
A
This sentence is where the author adds commentary to support concrete details
B
This sentence leads the reader back to the side of the author's claim.
C
This sentence states one reason why people might oppose or disagree with the author’s claim.
D
This sentence states additional reasons to support the author's claim
5) Which is an example of a counterclaim sentence?
A
This is why I am right and you are wrong
B
You can see how this evidence supports the claim.
C
In conclusion, smoking is unhealthy because it can cause cancer and possibly death.
D
However, there is another side to this argument, some say....
6) What is a rebuttal sentence/statement?
A
This sentence states why the opposing side is wrong or not strong and leads the reader back to the claim
B
This sentence does not serve any real purpose, it simply helps make the paragraph longer.
C
This sentence adds drama and interest to an otherwise boring reading experience
D
This sentence continues to support opposing side of the claim and strengthens the counterclaim argument
7) How many pieces of EVIDENCE or CONCRETE DETAILS should be included in a counterclaim paragraph?
A
Two - one to support the counterclaim and one to support the rebuttal
B
One -to support the counterclaim
C
Two - both supporting the counterclaim
D
One- to support the rebuttal
8) How many pieces of COMMENTARY should be included in the counterclaim paragraph
A
20 - you can never have enough commentary
B
One - to explain the rebuttal
C
Two - both explaining the counterclaim evidence
D
Two - one commentary to explain the counterclaim evidence and one commentary to explain the rebuttal evidence
9) Which is the correct order for the counterclaim?
A
Counterclaim , Concrete Detail, Commentary
B
Counterclaim, Commentary, Concrete Detail
C
Commentary, Concrete Detail , Counterclaim
D
Concrete Detail, Counterclaim, Commentary
10) Following the Counterclaim, what is the correct order for the Rebuttal?
A
Commentary, Rebuttal, Concrete Detail
B
Rebuttal, Commentary, Concrete Detail
C
Concrete Detail, Rebuttal, Commentary
D
Rebuttal, Concrete Detail, Commentary
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