Counter

The prefix "count" in the word "_______" means to act in opposition to something.

• counteract

• counterpart

• counterargument

• counterattack

What is the meaning of the prefix "count" in the word "counteract"?

• a) to act in opposition to something

• b) to act in support of something

• c) to act in a neutral way towards something

• d) to act with hesitation towards something

What is a counterclaim?

• Your position in an argument

• The opposing view of your claim

• The closing statement

• The counter where you claim something

Identify the COUNTERCLAIM to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores.

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused.

• Teachers argue food distracts students.

• Eating during school hours is important.

Why do we include counterclaims?

• To anticipate the argument from the opposing side

• To show what you know and strengthen your argument

• To prevent bias

• All of the above

What is the underlined section? College athletes should be paid. Some might argue that a free education is a kind of payment, but the athletes still need money for food, medical bills, and entertainment.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

Reorder the following terms in the order they should be written in an essay.

• counter-argument

• Thesis/claim

• rebuttal

• Evidence ( Ethos/Pathos/Logos) for reasons/prongs

• Explanation/"So What"

The weight was used to balance another weight.

• counterexample

• contradictory

• contrasting

• counterbalance

The prefix 'counter' in the word '_______' means to act in opposition to something.

• counteract

• counterpart

• counterargument

• counterattack