1Wuthering Heights is in the midst of the desolate English moors. 2Outside the gates of this solitary dwelling, the landscape expands into dreary shades of brown and gray, with only the craggy cliffs on the distant horizon to break the monotony. 3Wildlife and foliage are scarce. 4The few trees that do live must eke out their existence: the north wind blows constantly. 5The house itself, built to withstand the tumults of wind and rain, is cold and forbidding. 6The stone walls and earthen floors offer no relief from the bone-chilling dampness of northern England. 7In sharp contrast to Wuthering Heights is Thrushcross Grange. 8Situated in a sheltered valley, Thrushcross Grange is calm and peaceful, and is surrounded by lush flower gardens. 9The refined elegance of Thrushcross Grange differs as much from Wuthering Heights as the rose differs from the thorn. 10 The contrast between these two settings is symbolic of the ultimate conflicts in Emily Bronte's novel Wuthering Heights. QUESTION Select the number of the topic sentence.​

Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim. some claim that the internet both invades and compromises one’s right to privacy. however, this is ridiculous. the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be, particularly since there are laws to protect people’s privacy. exercising caution when supplying personal information online is the most vital step in protecting one’s privacy. any information you do not feel comfortable sharing online should not be shared, and sensitive information should only be provided to trusted organizations. additionally, some states have already enacted privacy laws that model the federal privacy act of 1974, ensuring that information collected for one purpose may not be used—or sold—for other purposes without first notifying the individual to whom the data belongs. the first and most important protector of an individual’s information is that individual. people whose personal information is not properly protected only have themselves to blame. what evidence weakens the counterclaim in this paragraph? the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be. exercising caution is the best way to protect one’s privacy online. some states have already enacted online privacy laws. it is the individual’s fault when personal information is unprotected.