What is the purpose of a counter argument in a persuasive text? A. to respectfully address any doubts or objections to the claim B. to weaken the validity of the main argument C. to demonstrate consideration of only one side of the topic D. to personally disrespect the sources of the opposing argument

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What is the purpose of a counter argument in a persuasive text? A. to respectfully address any doubts or objections to the claim B. to weaken the validity of the main argument C. to demonstrate consideration of only one side of the topic D. to personally disrespect the sources of the opposing argument

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Ronnie Haas · Answer 1

The correct answer is the first one!

a counter argument is a way of saying " I know of the other opinions and of doubts and objections, I am not ignorant of them" - and of showing that the argument still holds.