Counterargument

What is a counterargument?

• An argument that disproves its' claim

• An argument that refutes or disproves the opposing side (other side)

• An argument that allows the reader to understand the claim

What are the two steps to take when finding the counterargument?

• Find where the opposing side is addressed,

  Find where the writer proves that this is wrong

• Find the claim

  Find where the writer addresses why he/she is right

• Find where the the opposing side is addressed,

  Find where the writers proves that this is right

When does a writer include the counterargument?

• The beginning

• The end

• The middle

• Miss. Conroy stop trying to trick me because it could be included ANYWHERE in an argument!

How many counterarguments does Kennedy include in his speech?

• 1

• 3

• 2

an argument made to address likely objections

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

A statement acknowledging what the other side of an issue will say.

• rebuttal

• claim

• hook

• counter-argument

A counterargument is...

• A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim; the opponent’s opinion.

• A claim that supports the argument

How does a counterargument enhance an argumentative text?

• By repeating the main points for emphasis

• By showing the writer has considered other viewpoints

• By providing a humorous break from the serious tone of the essay

• By summarizing the essay's main points in a different way

challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree

• claim

• reason

• counterargument

• rebuttal

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense