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Question 14 • English Language Arts 11

Having a counterclaim in an argumentative essay allows the author of the essay to

Answer
A
support his or her claim with evidence.
B
address any opposition to his or her claim.
C
provide background information on the topic.
D
state his or her opinion on the topic.

Explanation

A counterclaim presents an opposing point of view. Including one allows the author to address opposition to the main claim, often by explaining why the opposing argument is less convincing. Therefore, the correct choice is “address any opposition to his or her claim.”

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