What is a counterclaim in an argument?

Addressing Counterclaims in Arguments

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English, Education, Instructional Technology
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6th - 8th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A claim that supports your argument
A claim that opposes your argument
A claim that is irrelevant to your argument
A claim that is neutral to your argument
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use relevant evidence when addressing a counterclaim?
To avoid addressing the counterclaim
To make the argument longer
To confuse the opponent
To effectively refute the counterclaim
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the phone scenario, what is a good way to justify the high price of a new phone?
By stating that all phones are expensive
By comparing it to the price of a yacht
By highlighting safety features unique to the phone
By saying the phone is popular
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason opponents argue against space exploration?
It is too easy
It is too expensive and risky
It is not interesting
It is too fast
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the cost of the space shuttle program be justified?
By citing the important missions it accomplished
By saying it was a government decision
By ignoring the costs
By stating that all programs are expensive
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who should decide if space exploration is too risky?
The media
The government
The astronauts themselves
The general public
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common counterclaim against space exploration related to Earth's problems?
Space exploration is too boring
Space exploration is too fast
Resources should be used to solve Earth's problems
Space exploration is too easy
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