I think a or d but I don't know
Answer:
4. To present an opposing view of a claim.
Explanation:
counterclaims are there to show how people can argue with your claim, then you give a rebuttal to deny it. hope this helped! ^^
Its the last one because the question that they had asked is really in the story the second line at the top.
Answer: establish tone
Explanation: Just took the test