Question

how does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaims?

it acknowledges counterclaims but shows that they make no sense.

it acknowledges counterclaims and provides a fair and objective rebuttal.

it ignores counterclaims but offers overwhelming evidence to support its own claim.

it ignores counterclaims because mentioning them would weaken the writer’s argument.

Explanation:

An effective argumentative essay demonstrates fairness and strengthens its own claim by first acknowledging valid counterclaims, then providing a well-reasoned, objective rebuttal that addresses the counterclaim's merits without dismissing it outright. Ignoring counterclaims or dismissing them as nonsensical undermines the essay's credibility.

Answer:

B. It acknowledges counterclaims and provides a fair and objective rebuttal.