Why should your argumentative research essay include a counterclaim? a. to show that you have changed your mind and agree with your opponent b. to show the reader that you have listened to what others have to say c. to provide proof that your opponent’s argument is not reasonable d. to offer your reader a chance to feel emotional about the argument

B. To show the reader that you have listened to what others have to say

Explanation:

An argumentative essay includes a comprehensive discussion on a subject in question, as well as weighty arguments that can convince the reader of accuracy from the author's point of view. Once the author exposes his point of view it is important that he / she show a counterclaim, because so the author shows that he has evaluated all sides of a subject, heard opinions different from his. This passes credibility and shows that the author has a broad knowledge on the subject.

to leave the reader thinking and wandering on their own. without a resolution we are clueless to what happens next, and why it does. it may even cause suspension with the reader.

explanation:

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)