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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a counterclaim?
Your position in an argument
The opposing view of your claim
The closing statement
The counter where you claim something
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a rebuttal?
A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view
Support for the counterclaim
Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly
Evidence
- 3. Multiple Choice
Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.
Chewing gum raises test scores
Studies show eating during class keeps students focused
Teachers argue food distracts students
Eating is during school hours is important
- 4. Multiple Choice
Identify the rebuttal to the previous counterclaim that food causes distractions
Students get Hot Cheeto fingers on the Chromebooks
The real distraction is hungry students who can't focus
It's impossible to open a bag of chips quietly
Students leave crumbs everywhere, which attracts bugs
- 5. Multiple Choice
Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.
Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers
Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers
Students need to be able to express themselves
Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which rebuttal is the strongest response to the counterclaim that students need to express themselves?
Students do not have time to wash their uniforms each night.
Uniforms are more affordable for most families.
Students can still express themselves in many other ways.
Some believe uniforms are unfair; however, they're idiots.
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?
Music motivates students
Music reduces stress
Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus
Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning
- 9. Multiple Choice
What's the rebuttal in the following statement: Some argue that Coke has better products; however, Pepsi sells more.
Some argue that Coke has better products
however, Pepsi sells more
- 10. Multiple Choice
What's the counterclaim in the following statement: Some argue that cakes are versatile, but pies are even more versatile because they can be savory.
Some argue that cakes are versatile
but pies are even more versatile because they can be savory
- 11. Multiple Choice
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
- 12. Multiple Choice
Rebuttals come before the counterclaim.
True
False
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