The document discusses key concepts in arguments including claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. It defines a counterclaim as opposing a previous claim. A good critical reader understands facts, gives a clear opinion evaluating ideas thoroughly, and interprets hidden meanings in texts.
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The document discusses key concepts in arguments including claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. It defines a counterclaim as opposing a previous claim. A good critical reader understands facts, gives a clear opinion evaluating ideas thoroughly, and interprets hidden meanings in texts.
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JOSHUA T.
MENDOZA STEM-11 ALMACIGA RWS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Check your understanding of the lesson by completing the following
statements: o What is a counterclaim? - A counterclaim is a way of claiming something or doing it to invalidate a previous claim and counter the accusation against you.
o What is the difference between claim and counterclaim?
- The difference between claim and counterclaim is that the claim centers around the most important point being made, while the counterclaim is the opposing argument. Some claim, for example, that I will sweep inside our house tonight because no one is walking around.And the counterclaim is that some people say it is forbidden to sweep at night because luck will come out of the house.
o What are the four parts of an argument?
- The four parts of an argument are Claim,Counterclaim,Reason,and Evidence . o What does rebut mean? -The claim that the evidence or accusation you are making is false is known as a rebut, and lawyers frequently use this word to speak in their cases.
o What is a characteristic of a good critical reader?
- The characteristic of a good critical reader is that he understands the facts better and is able to give a clear and orderly opinion that evaluates the idea thoroughly. In addition good Critical readers evaluate, analyze, and interpret the claim of the hidden meaning of the text.