Question

Consider this claim:

Headphones should be manufactured so that music volumes must remain at a safe level to protect listeners' hearing. Use the 5-step process to write a counterclaim.

1.Complete the following sentence: The claim states that …
2.Cross out "The claim states that." What remains is your clearly stated position.
3.Complete the following sentence: Some may disagree because …
4.Cross out "Some may disagree because." What remains is your purpose for writing.
5.Combine these two thoughts; this is your claim and your counterclaim.

Answer 1

(The claim states that) Headphones should be modified for a safe volume level to protect hearing. (Some may disagree because) People would like to hear large amounts of volume, that may damage their ears. They may be destined for free-will, and choose to live their life the way they want. So what if manufacturers choose this way of making headphones, they may see some sales drop as many people don't actually care how loud things are.

Answer 2

The answer is explained below.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The claim states that headphones should be modified for a safe volume level to protect hearing.

2. Headphones should be modified for a safe volume level to protect hearing.

3. Some may disagree because people would hear big amounts of volume which may hurt their ears.

4. People would hear big amounts of volume which may hurt their ears.

5. Headphones should be modified for a safe volume level to protect hearing because people would hear big amounts of volume which may hurt their ears. Manufacturers should allow people to choose to listen to what they want.