Question

Which of the passages below BEST demonstrates an acknowledgement of a counterargument?

"I'm not going to unpack all the myriad reasons why this is clownish in itself..." (226).
"Do I have proof that Tanner Cross has done that? I do not" (227).
"I'm not saying they're secretly transgender and in denial... (228).
*... I knew so many wonderful cis men growing up... who wouldn't use their religion as an excuse to abuse
trans children" (228).

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage that BEST demonstrates an acknowledgement of a counterargument is:

"I'm not saying they're secretly transgender and in denial... (228). ... I knew so many wonderful cis men growing up... who wouldn't use their religion as an excuse to abuse trans children" (228).

In this passage, the author first presents a statement that might be seen as implying a counterargument or assumption, which is that some individuals might be "secretly transgender and in denial." However, immediately after that, the author clarifies their position and refutes the counterargument by highlighting their personal experience with wonderful cisgender men who support and do not abuse transgender children. This passage acknowledges and addresses a potential counterargument by providing a counterpoint.