Writing a Research-Based Argumentative Essay about a Debatable Topic — Quiz

Question 3 • English Language Arts 10

Which sentence best describes the relationship between a counterclaim and a rebuttal?

Answer

A counterclaim states another version of the central claim, which a rebuttal compares to the original claim.

A counterclaim states the limitations of the central claim, which a rebuttal acknowledges and clarifies using evidence to support the claim.

A counterclaim states an opposing viewpoint to the claim, which a rebuttal fairly and logically addresses.

A counterclaim states both a reason and evidence to support a claim, which a rebuttal rejects to show a second opinion about the claim.

Explanation

A counterclaim presents a viewpoint that opposes the main claim. A rebuttal responds to that opposing viewpoint with reasoning or evidence, showing why the original claim still holds or addressing the counterclaim fairly. Therefore, choice C best describes their relationship.

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