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QuizMultiple Choice

Applying Inquiry and Research Skills — Cumulative exam

Question 12 • TX-English III

What is a benefit of responding to a counterargument with a concession?

Answer
A
Answering a counterargument with a concession helps the writer appeal to readers’ emotions.
B
Using this tactic highlights the writer’s expertise and the opposition’s shallow understanding.
C
Responding with a concession allows the writer to quickly disprove the counterargument.
D
By offering a concession, the author appears reasonable, open-minded, and thoughtful.
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