This document discusses how to effectively counterargue opposing claims or positions in an argument. It notes that a counterargument is necessary to refute opposing views and explain why they are wrong. Some ways to counterargue include conceding some value to the opposing claim or using qualifiers to show the limits of opposing claims. The document instructs the reader to review their definition and consider possible counterarguments ahead of the next class, which will involve a quiz on notes and writing an introduction paragraph with supporting claims.

1. Counterargument
Refute opposing claims or positions

2. Is a counterargument
necessary?
• MUST provide counterargument
• Must explain how opposing position is
wrong

3. Ways to Counterargue
• Concession: give value to opposing
claim
• Qualifiers: show limits of opposing
claims

4. Looking at your Definition
• What are your counterarguments?

5. Next Class
• Read p. 156-160
• Review notes for Quiz 1
• 10 questions of listing and fill in the
blank
• Write your Introduction paragraph and
list 3 supporting claims for your
definition