For a letter to the editor, which feature is used to present counterarguments and end with solutions?

• A. Includes diagrams
• B. States purpose, refers to material, shows issue, supports with details, refutes counterarguments, and recommends solutions
• C. Only expresses opinion
• D. Uses casual humor

Answer: (B)

In a letter to the editor, presenting counterarguments and ending with solutions is about building a persuasive, evidence-based stance. A well-structured letter lays out the issue with clear purpose, draws on relevant material or details, and then directly engages opposing views. By refuting counterarguments, the writer shows they’ve thought through alternatives and weaknesses in other positions, and then they finish with practical solutions or recommendations. This approach strengthens credibility and helps persuade readers by balancing analysis with constructive outcomes.

Diagrams aren’t typical in this format and don’t address the argumentative flow; simply expressing opinion lacks the needed engagement with opposing views; casual humor can undermine seriousness and persuasiveness.