Use these sentences to answer the question.

"To write a persuasive argument, you should consider claims that contradict your own claim. By considering opposing claims, you can strengthen your own argument."

How should an author effectively address opposing claims in writing?

(1 point)
Responses

with defensive claims
with defensive claims

with opinions
with opinions

with a counterargument
with a counterargument

with more facts

with a counterargument

Use the sentence to answer the question.

"Critical thinkers do not take written words as true without considering alternative points of view."

What is an alternative point of view in an argumentative essay?

(1 point)
Responses

supportable claim
supportable claim

significant claim
significant claim

persuasive language
persuasive language

counterargument

counterargument

What will improve your counterargument? (1 point)

Responses

summarizing opposing claims
summarizing opposing claims

defending opposing claims
defending opposing claims

organizing opposing claims
organizing opposing claims

analyzing opposing claims

analyzing opposing claims

What is the best way for an author to address an opposing claim?(1 point)

Responses

by ignoring it
by ignoring it

by including evidence that supports it
by including evidence that supports it

by providing a counterargument to address it
by providing a counterargument to address it

by explaining why it is false

by providing a counterargument to address it

Use the text to answer the question.

"Claim: Bird feeders are a kind way to help the birds in the community.

Opposing claim: Bird feeders make it easy for outdoor cats to prey on birds."

Which statement is a good counterargument to the opposing claim?

(1 point)
Responses

Bird feeders that hang from trees protect birds from predators.
Bird feeders that hang from trees protect birds from predators.

Most cat owners keep their pets inside.
Most cat owners keep their pets inside.

Birds don't feed when cats are around.
Birds don't feed when cats are around.

Most cats chase squirrels instead of birds.

Bird feeders that hang from trees protect birds from predators.

Which function do the stomata perform in photosynthesis?(1 point)

Responses

absorbing water
absorbing water

capturing light energy
capturing light energy

producing glucose
producing glucose

gas exchange