Opposing Viewpoints

a position that is the opposite of another position

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Argument

• Opposing Viewpoint

an acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement from those with opposing viewpoints

• Argument

• Counterclaim

• Opposing Viewpoint

• Rebuttal

an argument against an opposing viewpoint or claim (the "comeback" to a counterclaim)

• Rebuttal

• Opposing Viewpoint

• Counterclaim

• Claim

a position that is opposite of another position

• opposing viewpoint

• fallacy

• evidence

• position

an argument made to address opposing viewpoints

• evidence

• logical appeal

• counterargument/counterclaim

• commentary

Why is it important to consider opposing viewpoints in argumentative writing?

• To confuse the reader and make the argument more complex.

• To ignore alternative perspectives and maintain a biased viewpoint.

• To provide a comprehensive and balanced analysis, address counterarguments, and demonstrate intellectual honesty to acknowledge both sides of an argument.

• To avoid addressing counterarguments and weaken the argument.

A view that goes against the position of another is

• argument

• claim

• Opposing Viewpoint

• faulty reasoning

Which term describes a position that is the opposite of another position?

• Rebuttal

• Opposing viewpoint

• Sufficient

• Fallacy

An argument against something is known as the ____ side.

• Con

• Pro

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments