Question

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.
It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.
It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.
It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Answer 1

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because it is the opinion of the writer. He has given no researched data to support his claim. It it refutes the argument ineffectively and disrespectfully. On top of that, I did the test ;)

Answer 2

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.
The answer may be correct or it may be wrong. But it is the opinion of the writer. He has given no researched data to support his claim. Plus, it refutes the argument ineffectively and disrespectfully.