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