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A controversy
is a topic that people have opposing views about.
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d. opinions
Explanation: To support evidence of a claim or counterclaim, an author needs to use facts, not opinions. An opinion could show that the author supports or doesn't support the claim, (Or counterclaim) but wouldn't use any evidence to say whether the claim is true or false.
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