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A counterargument is any evidence that undermines an argument.
Imagine somebody saying that the UK is the best society - the counter argument would be that it lacks a healthy measure of social mobility or that life chances are still dominated by class origins or that it is too backward looking and not future oriented.
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How is a counterargument used in persuasive writing?
it is usually the 6th paragraph in a persuasive essay
What are the four components to an argument?
a premises, conclusion, assumption, and qualifier. There is also the possibility of a counterargument
What should you include in a persuasive essay based on logic?
You must include an intro, with a topic sentence, thesis statement, and a sentence with at least three reasons supporting your opinion. Next, you should have at least 3 body paragraphs, 1 per reason. Your third could include a counterargument to one of your reasons,if you wish. Or you can put counterarguments all throughout your essay. A counterargument is how your audience may oppose to your opinion. You come back proving them wrong with yet another sentence on how your opinion is right. Finally, you need a concluding paragraph creatively restating your thesis statement, and then a call to action, telling your readers what to do. If all these steps are followed you should end up with a pretty decent essay.
How do you develop your argument in a persuasive essay?
First, you start brainstorming. Brainstorming helps you think out of the box. A good brainstorm outline for persuasive writing is PERSUADE THEM: Pride Education Responsibility Safety Unfairness Appearance Duty Environment Time Health Efficiency Money. You can brainstorm on each of these for each side. It really helps. Now, you start with your introductory paragraph: An introductory paragraph consists of 3 things: A hook, lead, and a thesis. A hook draws the readers attention. It can be a quote, riddle, question, bold statement or a short story. A thesis is is a sentence that basically summarizes the whole essay. For example: Schools should serve peanut butter sandwiches. Next is the body paragraph. A good essay usually has 3 body paragraphs. A body paragraph consists of the following: -topic sentence -evidence to back up your point -explanation -one sentence summary of how the reason supports your thesis/topic sentence. -transition Here is an example of a persuasive paragraph: Soda machines should not be allowed in schools because it is unhealthy for the students. Dr. Nestle said that the relationship between drinking soda and our bodies is really strong. Researchers calculate that for each soda consumed, the risk of obesity increases 1.6 times. In addition, teenagers who drink soda display a higher risk of bone fractures. Soda contains high levels of phosphorous which leaches calcium from your bones. Without calcium, your bones grow weak, which is a leading factor to osteoporosis. Therefore, because soda contributes to the risk of obesity and weaker bones, it is unhealthy for our adolescent bodies. Following, you will add a 5th paragraph (a 4th body paragraph). This paragraph is called the counterargument. In a counterargument, you choose a a strong point from the side you are against. For example, in an essay where you're trying to persuade your school to add recess time, a strong point from the opposite side may be that the school will have to hire aids to supervise us. However, you can argue that saying that we have a willing staff. For example: Many adults in our school say that if we add recess time to our school, they will have to hire aids to supervise during our break. However, they are wrong because we have many teachers and adults in our school that can supervise us. If there are teachers that supervise us during lunch, can't they supervise us during recess? Writing a counterargument helps prove to the reader why they are wrong. Lastly, you will need a strong conclusion. In a conclusion, you start with a transition (ex: in conclusion, therefore, thus, all in all, etc. ). Following that you will restate/reword your thesis (you should give the me the grand privilege of giving me a cell phone). Remind your reader of what the whole essay was about. Then you emphasize on your reason (i will be able to communicate with you so that you know what's happening with me). Next you will call the reader to action (I suggest that we go to Verizon Wireless this weekend....) Then leave the reader thinking (Just imagine what would happen if something terrible happened to me and I couldn't communicate with you guys to help me....) Have fun writing your essay! FROM A 13 YEAR OLD! REALLY!
When should you concede to a counterargument?
when the counterargument has a relevant point
How can you use the word counterargument in a sentence?
Me and my friend had a counterargument on clothes and shoes.
What is a counterargument for anti bullying?
saying no
What words begin with the prefix counter?
Counterbalance, counteract, counterexample, counterproductive.
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
to anticipate the reader's concerns and help to alleviate them
What are your options when it comes to dealing a counterargument in a persauassive essay?
All of the above
What is a synonym for an 'opposing argument'?
counterargument, dissent, rejoinder, retort, dissidence...
What does Creon's counterargument to Oedipus' charges reveal about creons character?
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How is a counterargument used in persuasive writing?
it is usually the 6th paragraph in a persuasive essay
What are the four components to an argument?
a premises, conclusion, assumption, and qualifier. There is also the possibility of a counterargument
What part of speech is counterargument?
it means that when someone says for example: that vegetables are yucky. so the counter argument for that is that they are good for you. so a counter argument is the other side of the argument! hope you understand now! ;-)
What evidence does the author use to respond to the counterargument that vegans does not protect the environment?
The damage meat production does to the environment
