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What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

A
It shows why a different argument is incorrect and should not be believed.
B
It provides a logical and helpful reason to support the writer’s ideas.
C
It includes facts, statistics, examples, or other information to support reasons.
D
It provides an idea that shows why the writer’s opinion may be wrong.
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After writing a claim for an argumentative essay, what is the next step in the process?

A
creating a valid counterclaim
B
drafting a helpful rebuttal
C
improving clarity by adding transition terms
D
conducting research to find evidence
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Which statement best describes an effective claim in an argumentative essay?

A
It uses clear language to state a bias.
B
It is debatable but can be supported.
C
It uses precise language to state a fact.
D
It is emotional and states an opinion.
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What should the writer include in an argumentative essay to support and explain the claim?

A
fair rebuttals
B
logical reasons
C
counterclaims
D
topic sentences
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Read the claim for an argumentative essay. The international community should have sent aid to Bosnia to address ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian War of the 1990s. Which piece of evidence would most effectively support this idea?

A
a description of how the UN became an international organization
B
a description of landforms and bodies of water in the Balkans region
C
an explanation of the meaning of ethnic cleansing
D
an explanation of the current state of Bosnia’s economy
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What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?

A
It shows why readers should believe a counterclaim instead.
B
It helps to explain why readers should support the claim.
C
It concludes the essay and leaves the reader with a final thought.
D
It provides a logical reason or a piece of evidence on the topic.
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Read the writing prompt for an argumentative essay. Write an essay to present an argument that answers this question: Should international communities intervene in national conflicts? Your argument should include a clear claim, logical reasons, and evidence that is relevant and sufficient. What is the first step to developing this essay?

A
drafting a helpful rebuttal
B
creating a valid counterclaim
C
writing a clear and effective claim
D
identifying relevant and sufficient evidence
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What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

A
to instruct readers on how to complete a task or assignment
B
to provide detailed information about an unfamiliar topic
C
to provide entertainment with an amusing story or anecdote
D
to persuade readers to accept an idea or opinion
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Read the claim. The United Nations had a duty to intervene during the early days of Rwanda’s civil war to help prevent genocide. Which detail provides the best supporting evidence for the claim?

A
Rwanda is a landlocked country in central Africa that borders Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the DRC.
B
During World War II, the government of Nazi Germany committed genocide, killing millions of people.
C
The term genocide was established by Polish lawyer Raphäel Lemkin in a book about occupied Europe.
D
Member nations were reluctant to send more troops to Rwanda, even as the number of deaths increased.
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Drag and drop each element of an argumentative essay to match it to its description.

Answer:

counterclaim|rebuttal|claim

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