
Counterclaims in Argumentative Essays

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English, Education, Journalism
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal when developing a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
To agree with all opposing views
To confuse the reader
To ignore opposing views
To strengthen your argument by addressing opposing views
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Edna St. Vincent Millay choose the sonnet form for her theme of social subversion?
To conform to traditional poetic forms
Because it was the only form she knew
To challenge and subvert traditional forms
To make her work more accessible
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which step is NOT part of the five-step process for creating a high-quality argumentative essay?
Close reading and analysis
Draft and revise
Ignore opposing views
Edit and publish
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the counterclaim paragraph play in an argumentative essay?
It concludes the essay
It addresses and refutes opposing views
It introduces the main argument
It provides evidence for the main argument
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in developing a counterclaim paragraph?
Write the conclusion
Identify the audience
Draft the introduction
List all possible arguments
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a potential counterargument mentioned in the lesson?
The sonnet form is outdated
Millay's work is not relevant today
The speaker was content with traditional roles
Millay wanted to innovate the sonnet form
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should evidence and transitions be used in a counterclaim paragraph?
To flesh out and strengthen the counterclaim
To support the main argument only
To introduce new topics
To confuse the reader
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