Answer:
I ate rice
Explanation
I am eating rice - current
I ate rice - past
I am going to eat rice - future
<span>B. Readers closely identify with the narrator and understand his emotions.</span>
Answer:
Giving a counterargument allows the essay/writing to contain more perspectives that strengthen the claims as more perspectives allow the reader/viewer to see an overall "picture" of the argument. Also, being able to "debunk" the counterargument as false or not strong will help in strengthening your own essay/argument.
Including only your side of the argument leaves the reader/viewer no perspective of the whole topic.
I believe it is "such as" because that fits an example best, don't you think?