Question #6429792Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

Which of the following best describes the role of a counterargument in the following passage?

"While some argue that banning single-use plastic bags is an overreach of government power, studies have shown that plastic bags account for a significant portion of waste in landfills and oceans. It is clear that reducing plastic bag usage would be an effective step in environmental protection."

Options

A
    The counterargument is dismissed without consideration.
B
    The counterargument is presented and then refuted with evidence.
C
    The counterargument is accepted and further supported by the writer.
D
    The counterargument is not related to the thesis of the essay.

Answer & Analysis

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