Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Practice Test

In persuasive writing, a counterclaim is shown when the writer presents an opposing view to the main claim. This signals that the author is considering other perspectives and then often follows with a rebuttal to show why their position still holds. The other options don’t signal a counterclaim: describing the setting isn’t about arguing a point, listing unrelated facts doesn’t engage with the dispute, and a concluding paragraph that restates the main claim is part of wrapping up the argument rather than presenting an alternate view.