I would say your answer is creating tension. the rest dont seem to work since refuting a counterclaim will make the argument weaker, but it will help the story, not bring it down. it obviously doesnt make the argument stonger, and the main purpose is for the audience to see both sides. so my answer would be creating tension. hope this helps
The connection between a character and external factors such as other characters or society
The sentence should be "By nightfall, they <span>will have been driving</span> for ten hours" since this is perfect in the sense that it WILL have happened in the past by the time it happens.