What type of counterclaim best strengthens your argument?

a counterclaim that agrees with your original claim so there is no opposition
a counterclaim that allows you to get emotionally involved with the argument
a counterclaim that lets you repeat evidence you have already shared
a counterclaim that presents a popular and reasonable opposing perspective

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

Read the sentence from a student’s essay about “the treasure of lemon brown.” greg sees his father differently after he speaks with lemon brown. what revision should the student make to clarify the main idea of this sentence? replace “sees his father differently” with “appreciates his father.” add the phrase “at the end of the story” after the word “differently.” change the wording of “speaks with” to “has a conversation with.” remove “after he speaks with lemon brown” from the sentence.

What is the connotation of the word "empty"? the area looks run-down the area looks scary. the area looks barren. the area look fragile