The purpose of a counterargument in a persuasive text is to respectfully address any doubts or objections to the claim.
When you want to persuade someone through an essay, you need to think about what the reader may say to object to your claim, and add it as a counterargument. You need to think in advance in order to find any counterargument to your claim, so as to make your claim stronger.
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Answer:
Which sentence would provide the best transition into the counterargument paragraph of this essay?
3. Many would argue that there is no harm in populating our communication with OMGs and LOLs given their widespread use.
Which revision would add supporting evidence to best strengthen Jason's claim?
2. Add this sentence to the above excerpt: Studies suggest that saving a few keystrokes can both reduce stress and lead to more productivity.
Explanation:
For the first question, we must first understand what Jason's claim is. That can be found at the end of his introductory paragraph:
"Internet slang is a manifestation of two more serious problems with modern society - intellectual laziness and too little time."
Now, we must find a sentence to introduce a counterargument. A counterargument is an idea that opposes the argument.<u> The argument claims that internet slang usage is a problem. The counterargument must state the contrary. The sentence that does that is number 3: "Many would argue that there is no harm in populating our communication with OMGs and LOLs given their widespread use." This sentence is basically stating that internet slang is not a problem.</u>
For the second question, we need to choose the option the adds supporting evidence to the excerpt. In other words, we choose the option that agrees with and complements the excerpt. <u>The excerpt states that slang makes communication easier. The only option that agrees with that is number 2. </u>All the other options offer information or present ideas that go against that opinion. <u>Sentence 2,</u> however,<u> explains that slang makes communication less stressful.</u>
Answer:
Glacier breeze.
Explanation:
This breeze results from cold air flowing or running down a cold slope, such as the glacier in question. The air in contact with the glacier is colder and denser than the free air at the same altitude, causing the denser air to "fall" down the slope, and eventually reach Bruce in this opening scene.
It is John Gardner's novel "Grendel" from 1971 that initiated the trend of telling a story from a monster's point of view. The story is essentially the epic poem Beowulf spoken trough the eyes of Grendel.
