Question 17 of 50 • EBR - English Language Arts 10 B - CR SUMMER 2026
Read the claim.Children should avoid playing violent video games that could have a negative influence; instead, they should play nonviolent games, of which there are thousands available.Read the counterclaim.Because there is no proven link between violence in video games and real-life violence, children should, with adult supervision, be given the opportunity to play any video games they choose.Read the rebuttal.While the proof of a link is debatable, what is not debatable is the foolishness of allowing children to choose whatever video game they would like, since it empowers children unnecessarily.
Answer
A
It is effective because it uses fair and unbiased logic to present a flaw in the counterclaim.
B
It is effective because it sets an authoritative tone incorporating strong reasoning.
C
It is ineffective because it does not provide a logical reason for opposing the counterclaim.
D
It is ineffective because it does not acknowledge any part of the counterclaim.