This is interesting. It's a split between C and D for this, as it covers both almost equally. However, I would go with C, seeing as it all falls under the umbrella of "cultural significance", even when talking about what purpose the drum is being changed for.
An author or writer uses his counterclaim as his refutation because a counterclaim is literally what it says. What the writer or author is going against in his writing and which side he is opposing or going with.
The barber. barbers can do their own barber work, so i'm guessing he/she would do it themself
Rice. It feeds half the world and is an enormous staple in diets.