Writing an Argument about How to Define Success — Quiz
Question 4 • English Language Arts 12
Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay. Opponents claim that teachers should not get tenure because it encourages them to be lazy rather than encouraging them to excel. Now, read the rebuttal. But I disagree. When I did an informal poll of students at my school, we all agreed that there are some really great teachers. The writer can improve the rebuttal by revising it to
Answer
A
restate the essay’s topic.
B
state the writer’s viewpoint.
C
note a flaw in the reasoning.
D
include a new claim.
Explanation
The counterclaim argues that tenure makes teachers lazy, but the rebuttal only says students know some great teachers. That does not show whether tenure causes laziness or excellence. The writer should improve the rebuttal by pointing out a flaw in the opponents’ reasoning, so choice A is correct.
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