Counter Argument: What is it?

• the author brings up an opposing opinion and then presents a refutation that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion

• A counter argument can strengthen an author’s argument by showing that the author has considered alternatives and has tested his or her position against a different viewpoint.

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Some common words or phrases are:
One might object... Some may claim… Some will argue... Those on the other side of the issue say… While it is true...Research shows...

Common Phrases

So, let's dig a little deeper, if we know what phrases start a counter argument,
what phrases would start the refute:

|Refute: prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

Claim: "Students should have longer school days to enhance learning and academic performance."
Counter Claim: Some will argue that having a longer school days will lead to burnout.
Refute: __________ the key is not to have longer days, but to have more quality instruction.

Some common words or phrases to start a refute are:

• However,

• On the contrary,

• Nevertheless,

• In contrast,

• On the other hand,

• While it may seem that...

• Although some believe...

Common Phrases

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