Rhetoric and clarity of expression: counter arguments

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A counterargument is when you debate over your favourite kitchen unit.

A counterargument is when you reject or refute another person's argument.

aims to convince the audience of your character.

aims to use facts and reason to convince your audience.

appeal to emotions (target aims to target the thoughts and feelings of the audience.

allows you to reject or refute opposing views, challenging what your reader might be thinking

avoid ignorant sweeping statements to make the argument seem more reasonable

demonstrate the writer’s credibility and judgement

Why might you consider the counterargument when writing persuasively?

The writer speaking directly to (or at) the reader through words such as “you” is ...

Using visually descriptive or figurative language such as simile, metaphor or personification is …

A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer is …

Using certain word choices are made to evoke an emotional response is …

How the attitude of a writer comes across through their language choices is …

offer evidence that the counterargument is weak

subtly suggest the counterargument is wrong

write "THIS IDEA IS WRONG" in capital letters.

What should you do to respond to a counterargument?

You should usually have a main clause before a colon (even when introducing a list).

You always need a capital letter after a semicolon.

You need a capital letter after a semicolon if it is the start of a new clause.

You need a capital letter after a semicolon if the first word is a proper noun.

A complete sentence contains a subject, object and predicate.

All sentences need a subject and and an adjective.

The rhetorical appeal "appeal to logic (use facts and reason)"  matches to which of the following?

The rhetorical appeal "appeal to emotions (target the thoughts and feelings of the audience)"  matches to which of the following?