Why should a writer of an argumentative text include counterclaims? Select the two correct answers.
to provide structure and organization to the writing
to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
to present sufficient evidence to establish reasoning
to clearly state their main position on a topic
to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic
The two correct answers are:
1. to strengthen their own claim when preemptively refuting critiques
2. to show a wider understanding of the alternative views on a topic