College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the primary goal of incorporating counterarguments into an essay?

To prove that the writer is right
To illustrate the complexity of the issue
To show that the opposing opinion is wrong
To discredit the opposing viewpoint

The correct answer is: To illustrate the complexity of the issue

Counterarguments are used in an essay to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the topic and to show the complexity of the issue. This can help readers view the topic from different angles and acknowledge that there may be multiple perspectives on the issue. Therefore, the primary goal of incorporating counterarguments is not to prove that the writer is right (A), or to show that the opposing opinion is wrong (C), or to discredit the opposing viewpoint (D), but rather to illustrate the complexity of the issue (B). Including counterarguments also shows that the writer has thoroughly researched the topic and considered all possible viewpoints before presenting their own argument.