words to express counter-argument

‘it’s true that…but’ : concession and counter-argument

Expressions of concession and counter-argument are used in a three-part structure: (1) there is discussion of facts that point in a certain direction ↓ (2) it is agreed that a particular contradictory fact points the other way (concession) ↓   (3) but the speaker/writer dismisses this fact and returns to the original direction of argument (counter-argument). … Continue reading →