<span>Theseus, who is a Duke of Athens, is excited to be marrying Hippolyta in just four days. Hermia has until the day of his(Theseus) wedding to decide whether she will marry Demetrius or choose death.</span>
D. <span>Comparison/contrast
In a compare/contrast essay, you can choose to use a block method or go point by point. In a block method, you would have a whole section on your first thing and then a whole section on your second thing. In these sections, the differences and similarities would be evident. Or, you could go point by point and show how each thing is similar/different on each specific issue. </span>
"A prop is worth a thousand words" would mean that a carefully selected prop could explain the situation better than to use words to explain it. The expression is similar to that of - a picture is worth a thousand words, they mean the same, basically.
Writers and speakers use counter claims so that they can counter something if it shows up. If there is an opinion that someone says, that could be counted a claim as long as they use evidence. Then if you disagree, you can use a counterclaim to tell them that you have a different opinion that is backed up by an opinion.
