What is a benefit of responding to a counterargument with a concession? a. Answering a counterargument with a concession helps the writer appeal to readers’ emotions.
b. Using this tactic highlights the writer’s expertise and the opposition’s shallow understanding.
c. Responding with a concession allows the writer to quickly disprove the counterargument.
d. By offering a concession, the author appears reasonable, open-minded, and thoughtful.