Writing an Argumentative Essay about Fire Prevention — Quiz
Question 2 • 191 CR ELA 9
Read Deepak’s rebuttal to the counterclaim in his essay. Critics are correct in saying that the weather moves in cycles. However, that doesn’t mean that the current drought isn’t real. By the end of October 2012, sixty percent of the US was experiencing a drought. Granted, that was a four percent decrease from the drought totals in September. Which sentence in the rebuttal provides evidence that defends against the counterclaim?
Answer
A
However, that doesn’t mean that the current drought isn’t real.
B
By the end of October 2012, sixty percent of the US was experiencing a drought.
C
Granted, that was a four percent decrease from the drought totals in September.
D
Critics are correct in saying that the weather moves in cycles.
Explanation
The counterclaim is that weather moves in cycles, suggesting the drought may be part of a normal pattern. The sentence stating that sixty percent of the United States was experiencing drought by the end of October 2012 gives a specific fact showing the current drought was widespread. Therefore, “By the end of October 2012, sixty percent of the US was experiencing a drought” provides evidence defending against the counterclaim.
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