CONCESSION AND COUNTERARGUMENT Concession An expression of concern

Concession ◦ An expression of concern for the feelings of those who may disagree

A concession shows the writer to be… ◦ A logical thinker who understands the

Counterargument ◦ Follows the concession and explains why the other side’s argument is not

Terms of concession and counterargument ◦ I conceded that…. . ; however, …. .

Why use concession? ◦ In order to write an effective argument, you must consider

Now it’s your turn… ◦ Activity One ◦ After reading the argument and the

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CONCESSION AND COUNTERARGUMENT

Concession ◦ An expression of concern for the feelings of those who may disagree with the speaker’s or writer’s position. ◦ Using a concession is a good way to overcome the reader’s or listener’s resistance to a position. ◦ It may also lessen the effect of what the opposition may consider a key point

A concession shows the writer to be… ◦ A logical thinker who understands the opposition ◦ A concerned, fair-minded person who realizes every argument has two sides

Counterargument ◦ Follows the concession and explains why the other side’s argument is not accurate or appropriate

Terms of concession and counterargument ◦ I conceded that…. . ; however, …. . ◦ Yes, …. . , but…. . ◦ While it is true that…. . , we must remember that…. . ◦ Although it is understood that…. . , it is also understood that…. .

Why use concession? ◦ In order to write an effective argument, you must consider all sides of the issue. ◦ To simply dismiss an idea because you disagree will weaken your argument and make you seem unreasonable.

Now it’s your turn… ◦ Activity One ◦ After reading the argument and the example of the concession and counterargument, practice creating another concession and counterargument on this topic.