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What is the purpose of a counterargument in a persuasive text?

a. to respectfully address any doubts or objections to the claim
b. to weaken the validity of the main argument
c. to demonstrate consideration of only one side of the topic
d. to personally disrespect the sources of the opposing argument

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a. to respectfully address any doubts or objections to the claim

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a. to respectfully address any doubts or objections to the claim

What is the purpose of a counterargument in a persuasive text?

NOT:
b. to weaken the validity of the main argument
c. to demonstrate consideration of only one side of the topic
d. to personally disrespect the sources of the opposing argument
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