Persuasive Essay - Addressing the Counter

Question 1

addressing the counter

Answer 1

• do address the other side
• don’t include the entire opposition argument
• do not make the case for your opponents
• do address some of their points
• do not word the counterargument as if it were your own
• do show why your opponents are wrong or why their concerns don’t matter

Question 2

where to place counterargument

Answer 2

• stylistic choice
• it can be effectively done within your body paragraphs
• can be done as a separate paragraph if you have a lot of material you need to address
• if addressing the counter in separate paragraph, you MUST include a rebuttal immediately following