Which activity is a good strategy for responding to counterclaim within your argument research essay? a. ignore any evidence that does not support your claim b. provide evidence that our opponent is lacking credibility c. use language that appeals to the emotions of your audience. d. find common ground with the opponents point of view

The correct option is

This is important to keep in mind: no matter what side you are on, you always need to be prepared for counterclaims and anticipate what the opponent might say. You need to research their side as thoroughly as your own, and finally, be able to come to some sort of a "compromise".

Option A is very careless, option B is a dirty trick you might see in a courtroom and it has no place in argumentative essays, and option C is frowned upon, because your arguments need to be based on logic, instead of manipulating the audience by appealing to their emotions.

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