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Analyzing a Seminal US Document — Unit test

Question 6 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10 B-CR

What is a counterclaim?

Answer
a
a detail that supports reasons for a claim
a
an opinion or belief that a claim is true
a
a refutation of a claim, with evidence
a
an invalid or flawed claim, with reasons

Explanation

A counterclaim is an opposing claim that challenges the main claim. It may be followed by evidence explaining why the opposing view is not convincing. Choice C, “a refutation of a claim, with evidence,” best matches this idea.

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