Which best explains why counterclaims are included in an argumentative essay?

to restate the main claim
to provide data and evidence
to address opposing views
to persuade the reader

Counterclaims are included in argumentative essays to adress the opposing views and therefore, successfully persuade reader on the credibility of the main claim. By adressing the possible arguments that the reader might come up with and rebut them, the main claim on which the essay is based gains credibility.

i think that the best option for this question is

d)to persuade readers that a prince must eradicate the royal family of a conquered principality.

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(the answer is d)

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