What is the purpose of a counterargument? a)to show the reader that you have considered points other than your own b)to attack the opinions of others c)to give another possible proposal if the reader does not wish to accept your own d)to anticipate the reader's concerns and to alleviate them e)none of the above

To my mind, the correct answer is letter (A). However, I will expand this idea by adding these statements. By including a counterargument, the writer´s thesis becomes stronger as the writer gives the opportunity to encounter certain objections beforehand. In addition, the writer has the chance to show that he/ she has considered and studied many aspects of an issue until he/she has finally reach the more appropriated one.

The correct answer is actually D, to anticipate the reader's concerns and help alleviate them.

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as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

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