What is the purpose of addressing a counterargument in a rhetorical text?

Addressing a counterargument means recognizing an opposing view and responding to it. Doing so helps a writer anticipate readers’ objections and show how the opposing reasoning may be limited or weak. “Disprove a particular point” describes one possible response, but addressing a counterargument can also acknowledge valid points or qualify a claim, so the broader purpose is best captured by identifying weaknesses and anticipating objections.

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