How does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaim

A. it acknowledges counterclaim but shows that they make no sense

B. It acknowledges counterclaim and provides a fair and objective rebuttal

C. It ignores counterclaim but offers overwhelming evidence to support its own claim

D. It ignores counterclaims because mentoring them would weaken the writers argument

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Makena Holloway

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8 January, 17:51

How does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaim

A. it acknowledges counterclaim but shows that they make no sense

B. It acknowledges counterclaim and provides a fair and objective rebuttal

C. It ignores counterclaim but offers overwhelming evidence to support its own claim

D. It ignores counterclaims because mentoring them would weaken the writers argument

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Daniella Larson · Answer 1

The correct answer is B) "It acknowledges counterclaim and provides a fair and objective rebuttal"

When writing an argumentative essay, it is important to address a counterclaim by acknowledging it first and then by providing objective evidence to support why the counterclaim is not valid. If clear evidence is not shown to refute the counterclaim, then the argumentative essay is not effective. And if the counterclaim is not addressed at all, then you are not following the standards for argumentative essays.

This type of essay is effective when evidence and clear concepts are presented in order to support one's ideas and also to refute possible counterarguments.

Alondra Hebert · Answer 2

b. It acknowledges counterclaim and provides a fair and objective rebuttal