Question #6429796Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In the passage below, what rhetorical effect does the writer achieve by presenting the counterargument?

"Critics of renewable energy often claim that wind and solar power are unreliable due to weather fluctuations. While it is true that these sources of energy depend on weather conditions, advancements in energy storage technology are rapidly improving, making renewable energy a reliable and viable option for the future."

Options

The counterargument is presented only to show the writer’s knowledge of the opposition.

The counterargument is introduced but not addressed with any supporting evidence.

The counterargument is acknowledged, then refuted with evidence that weakens its validity.

The counterargument is accepted and the writer offers a compromise solution.

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