Question

Why might we need to include a counter argument when we are trying to persuade someone with an argument? What does the counter-argument do for our own argument? Does it make our position stronger or weaker? Why or why not?

Answer 1

it makes the argument stronger. This is because it gives you the chance to respond to your reader's objections before they have finished reading. It also shows that you are a reasonable person who has considered both sides of the debate. Both of these make an essay more persuasive.