Writing an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue — Quiz
Question 8 • English Language Arts 12
Read the claim. Golf is not a real sport. Read the counterclaim. Golf is a sport because it requires strength and coordination. Read the rebuttal. People who play golf do some walking, but the US Supreme Court said that walking is not essential to playing golf. Which statement correctly analyzes the rebuttal?
Answer
A
It is ineffective because it does not point out a flaw in the counterclaim.
B
It is effective because it uses a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.
C
It is ineffective because it lacks strong supporting evidence.
D
It is effective because it creates emphasis by restating the claim.