18. which key part of an argumentative essay addresses an opposing opinion?\n\n○ evidence\n\n○ thesis…

18. which key part of an argumentative essay addresses an opposing opinion?\n\n○ evidence\n\n○ thesis statement\n\n○ counterclaim\n\n○ rebuttal

18. which key part of an argumentative essay addresses an opposing opinion?\n\n○ evidence\n\n○ thesis statement\n\n○ counterclaim\n\n○ rebuttal

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

  • "Evidence" is used to support the writer's claim, not to address opposing opinions.
  • "Thesis statement" presents the writer's main argument, not opposing views.
  • "Counterclaim" is the part of an argumentative essay that addresses an opposing opinion by acknowledging and presenting the alternative viewpoint.
  • "Rebuttal" is the response to the counterclaim, refuting the opposing opinion, but it does not initially address the opposing opinion; the counterclaim does that.

Answer:

C. counterclaim