In debate class, Kathleen's friend argues that children should watch less television because it stops them from learning. She says that if children spent more time playing games outside than watching television, they would learn more. Kathleen responds that studies have shown that students who watch more television earn higher scores on achievement tests.

What technique does this demonstrate?

A) rephrasing the original claim using new words

B) adding additional reasons for the original claim

C) providing a new claim that opposes the original claim

D) presenting evidence that contradicts the original claim

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Theresa Maddox

English

15 December, 22:05

In debate class, Kathleen's friend argues that children should watch less television because it stops them from learning. She says that if children spent more time playing games outside than watching television, they would learn more. Kathleen responds that studies have shown that students who watch more television earn higher scores on achievement tests.

What technique does this demonstrate?

A) rephrasing the original claim using new words

B) adding additional reasons for the original claim

C) providing a new claim that opposes the original claim

D) presenting evidence that contradicts the original claim

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Answers (2)

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Katelyn Leonard · Answer 1

Answer

The answer is D - presenting evidence that contradicts the original claim

Explanation:

I took the test on Egd

Glenn Knapp · Answer 2

i think it would be D, since the evidence provided isn't necessarily a new claim, rather it's evidence that contradicts the original claim, but it may be C.