Question

which of the following elements of a literary argument challenges a counterclaim?

a. evidence
b. reason
c. rebuttal
d. claim

which of the following methods does not make your writing more cohesive?

a. using synonyms, antonyms, and pronouns to connect your main idea to the rest of your text
b. using transition words or phrases to connect sentences and paragraphs
c. using words or phrases that refer back to the main idea
d. using primarily simple sentences while avoiding compound and complex sentences as much as possible

Explanation:

Analyze the first question

Using the Evidence and Rebuttal and Argumentative Structure knowledge points:

• A counterclaim presents an opposing viewpoint to the main argument.
• A rebuttal is the specific element designed to disprove, challenge, or show the weakness of that counterclaim.
• Therefore, the correct option is (c).

Analyze the second question

• Cohesive writing connects ideas smoothly using transitions, synonyms, pronouns, and referencing the main idea.
• Using only simple sentences while avoiding compound and complex sentences makes writing choppy and repetitive, which hinders cohesion.
• Therefore, the method that does NOT make writing more cohesive is (d).

Answer:

Question 1

• a. Evidence
• b. Reason
• c. Rebuttal (Correct answer)
• d. Claim

Question 2

• a. using synonyms, antonyms, and pronouns to connect your main idea to the rest of your text
• b. using transition words or phrases to connect sentences and paragraphs
• c. using words or phrases that refer back to the main idea
• d. using primarily simple sentences while avoiding compound and complex sentences as much as possible (Correct answer)