Question

What purpose does a counterclaim serve in an argumentative essay?

Select one:

It allows the writer to demonstrate that his or her opinions are supported by evidence.

It allows the writer to review and disprove the other side of his or her argument.

It allows the writer to make additional claims that support his or her argument.

It allows the writer to review and prove the other side of his or her argument.

Answer 1

The second one. If you add the counterclaim it allows that the people or person ( the Audience) that think differently from you know that you have already thought of their POV and why you think it’s wrong or give examples