the opposite perspective: the other side of an argument is the ____.
A. rebuttal
B. counterargument
C. evidence
D. persuade
2. presenting evidence and reasoning to disprove the counterargument is the _____.
A. claim
B. evidence
C. counterargument
D. rebuttal
3. which phrase is commonly used to introduce a counterargument?
A. some people think.....
B. on the other hand.......
C. despite this fact, people often think.....
D. all of the above
4. before you present your rebuttal, you need to include:
A. a transitional phrase, such as "however" or "but"
B. sensory details
C. a call to action
D. reliable evidence
5. identify the rebuttal.
A. Pepsi tastes better that classic coke
B. some people claim classic coke tastes better than Pepsi because it is sweeter.
C. based on sales; Coca-Cola classic is the world's most popular caffeinated soft drink.
D. but, Pepsi went inside malls around the country and invited people to do a blind taste test between coke and Pepsi. the results were remarkable; people picked Pepsi over classic coke two-to-one. this shows that Pepsi is superior to classic coke.
6. identify the counterargument
A. chocolate chip cookies are better than oatmeal raisin cookies.
B. oatmeal cookies are gross because they have raisins in them, and raisins are disgusting.
C. 62% of Americans prefer chocolate chip cookies.
D. oatmeal cookie lovers claim that oatmeal cookies are healthier than chocolate chip cookies.
7. identify the rebuttal
A. but, some students find constantly being around people emotionally draining. being able to quietly listen to music or check in with a trusted adult offers the students a much-needed break from the social pressures of middle school.
B. some staff members think students should spend lunchtime socializing instead of looking at their phones.
C. students should be allowed to use their phones during lunch.
D, lunch is a time to relax and recharge.
8. identify the counterargument.
A. some parents and school's officials say that it's too soon to go back to "normal" after the pandemic.
B. the CDC says to current covid-19 transmission rates are currently low.
C. 8th graders did not get to go to 5th-grade camp, so they deserve a big 8th-grade overnight class trip.
D. we have been learning about American history, so it would be fun to go to Washington D.C and see what we have been learning about
9. identify the rebuttal
A. some critics argue monsters, inc has a higher IMDb rating.
B. Shrek is a better movie than monsters, inc
C. Shrek, however, is not only funny but also shatters toxic beauty norms. for example, the main character are quirky misfits that find friendship and love by embrace their true selves. this teaches children that beauty does not depend on your skin color, race, shape, or size.
D. both Shrek and monsters inc were released in 2001.