Question

What is a counterclaim? What is a rebutal?

Answer 1

Counterclaim-a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff. Or to set up (a claim) in opposition to another claim.

Rebuttal-an act of rebutting, as in a debate. Going against another claim.

Answer 2

A counterclaim is when you introduce the opposite of your claim

ex. Claim: The girl's actions were justified
Counterclaim: Some might say that her actions weren't justified.

A rebuttal, on the other hand, is when. you justify your argument in a debate, with some sort of evidence

ex. Person 1: I believe that pie is the best dessert on earth
P2(rebuttal): Cake is the best dessert because 75% of people at S. Corner Market purchase a cake.