Why should a counterclaim be presented in an argument? a) it shouldn't; that will confuse the audience. b) it gives the audience options. c) it's the polite thing to do. d) it makes the argument balanced and can show why the original claim is stronger.

d) It makes the argument balanced and can show why the original claim is stronger.

The counterclaim is used to address any big opposing arguments the audience could make against the claim. This allows the speaker to invalidate any counterclaims. By doing this, the original claim is stronger because the opposition is squashed. It also makes the speaker more reliable and the argument more balanced because it shows that the speaker is aware of other opinions and not ignorant to other thoughts and ideas. It makes the speaker's position more valid and seemingly well considered.

explanation:

you only need simple sentences to answer this. just answer these questions.

what do you think annie thinks of the mother? do you think annie believes the mother is a fit mother for helen.

what about the father? what would annie think of him? she might not like him, but does she respect him.

how about the son? would annie think he is the only voice of sanity in an insane place?

what about helen herself? this is the key question. how does she see helen? what do you suppose she thought her first job was going to be.

these aren't hard questions. just state the obvious. annie is not that well educated: she just knows what she has to do. write it that way.

you can do it if you've read the book or seen the play or movie.