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