A counterclaim is a reason someone disagrees with a position. Option A is correct.
Counterclaim is denined as a statement that someone makes in response to a statement that has been made by someone else, and that is different from it.
In terms of essays, counterclaims are understood to be the opposite of the argument, or the opposing argument that will be develope with examples that support it in order to prove that this point of view or position is correct in opposition to another one.
The second one i hope im right
Russ should include a video of the artist at work in his presentation to help his audience understand about art of sculptures.
Answer: Option 1
<u>Explanation:</u>
While giving a presentation, one have to make sure that his presentation is understood by the audience. They have to include stuff which will help the audience to get to know about their work.
In the excerpt, Russ’s presentation is based on a story of a local artist who makes sculptures from objects found. So in this case the best way through which Russ can make his audience understand his art is by including a video of the artist at work.
By seeing the actual video of artist performing his work, the audience will get a very fair idea of how sculptures are made.
Be honest and wait till your asked a question and dont make it sound like you all good cause they already know and can tell