When should a writer include counterclaims at the beginning of an essay?

- when the scenarios are equally persuasive to the writer's claims
- when the counterclaims are familiar to the reader
- when the counterclaims are less persuasive than the writer's claims
- when the counterclaims are well accepted by the reader

- when the scenarios are equally persuasive to the writer's claims

Including counterclaims at the beginning of an essay can help to establish the writer's awareness of opposing viewpoints and demonstrate their ability to address and refute them. This can make the writer's argument stronger and more convincing to the reader.