Is there a picture related to your question? It seems like it's missing information.
The correct answer is: It can refute the counterclaim with facts.
The purpose of evidence is to prove or disprove the veracity of something and, therefore, appealing to the reader's emotions (pathos), as the first and third options state, is unnecessary. Counterclaims are used to refute the claim, so evidence is used to contrarest the counterclaim.
The best answer is: [D]: before "Everyone
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Makes the action more descriptive
Pretty sure it’s contemplative
