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Why is it important to address a counterargument when making a claim? Why is it not enough to just argue your side of an issue ?

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Giving a counterargument allows the essay/writing to contain more perspectives that strengthen the claims as more perspectives allow the reader/viewer to see an overall "picture" of the argument. Also, being able to "debunk" the counterargument as false or not strong will help in strengthening your own essay/argument.

Including only your side of the argument leaves the reader/viewer no perspective of the whole topic.

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It gives different perspectives. It shows what the other side of an argument might say and disproves their point.
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