Claim Counterclaim

An argument that challenges or opposes the main claim or thesis presented in an argumentative essay or discussion

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A viewpoint or assertion that contradicts or offers an alternative perspective to the original claim.

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Refers to the process of presenting a reasoned and logical series of ideas or statements in support of or against a particular proposition or claim.

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This is a statement or assertion that someone puts forward and seeks to prove or establish as true.

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A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim

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• Thesis Statement

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Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.

• Some may argue that music distracts students

• Some may argue that music is calming

• Teachers can choose the music for the students

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

A counterclaim is also called the

• evidence

• citation

• rebuttal

• argument

An argument put forward to oppose an idea or theory.

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It's the main point or argument being made.

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