What is the purpose of addressing a counterargument in a rhetorical text? to identify weaknesses in an argument and to anticipate objections
to accept a particular point that is in opposition to a writer’s claim
to disprove a particular point that is in opposition to a writer’s claim
to support the claim using facts, expert opinions, and statistics

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

Reading critically involves reading to criticize reading many texts questioning a text talking about interests

If a sentence is a run-on, correct it. if it is correct as written, write correct. 1.)i looked down. i saw that the well was apparently dry. 2.)we read the preamble to the constitution, our group felt anew the power of those words. 3.)the boy had trouble with the decimal point when multiplying he always put it in the wrong place. 4.)the thermometer broke, the mercury spilled onto the floor. 5.)i mislead my car keys, my house keys were also gone. 6.)it is against the law litter, neveretheless, people do it. 7.)ann threw away the check, but she eventually recovered it. 8.)i generally like the climate of the area where i live i do not enjoy subfrezzing winter temperatures. 9.)everyone should be polite, however many people are rude. 10.)i made my own chili to eat it one needs an iron stomach.