Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 12 AIL 1111 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Anchor on a Sound Argument
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The idea
The argument chapter says a sound argument includes one more feature: it acknowledges the opposing point of view and refutes or rebuts it. It adds that the argument weakens if the reader sees a counter-argument the writer has not addressed. That is a claim about structure a reader can check.
In practice
A sound argument answers its opponent.
Where people slip
Check whether the objection is met.
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