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Question: In the first video, the woman talks about how there are different ways to convince people of the veracity of what we say in our writing. One of the most effective methods is argumentative. In this type of writing, basically, the same way that we already know about the five paragraphs (Introduction, Development, and Conclusions) is used. In this specific way, something different happens in our development paragraphs; we must add the counterargument in at least one of them, which is basically what a third person says about the topic we are developing. After this, we must make it known that we have knowledge about the subject, giving a little reason to the third person, but we must take a turn to make the point about which we write, being contrary to the counterargument. We must do this with another argument. The video also shows us the transitions and connectors that would help us in each of these steps. In conclusion, it is summarized in three steps that we must include in at least one of the paragraphs of the body: Counter Argument, Concession, and Refutation.

In this video, the speaker tells us about counterarguments and refutation. Firstly, we must be clear that when we write an argumentative essay, the main objective is to convince or persuade the reader by providing real arguments on a specific topic. We must also know that a counterargument (to counter-to speak up in opposition) is a point of view contrary to the one you want to debate; using this in our essay shows that you are informed about other opinions regarding the topic, giving it a little reason. to the counterargument, which makes your report more accurate since people will find a common point and then give more credibility to the information you are going to provide. Another important step in the argumentative writing that follows is the refutation (to refute- to reject), which is basically the response to the counterargument. In this step, you show the reader why your opinion on the topic is stronger than the opposite opinion, thus ensuring that readers trust and support the point of view you are defending.