Acounter claim (10 points)

starts an argument

disagrees with a position

agrees with the evidence

ends a discussion

Disagrees with a position

Explanation:

A claim refers to the main idea that an author is trying to convey in his text. It can also be understood as the main point that an author is trying to prove. On the other hand, a counterclaim is an idea that goes against this initial claim. Therefore, it is a statement that disagrees with a position. When writing a text, it is a good idea to be ready to address possible counterclaims to your claim.

imparadis't in one anothers arms  

the happier eden, shall enjoy their fill  

of bliss on bliss, while i to hell am thrust,  

where neither joy nor love, but fierce desire,  

among our other torments not the least,  

still unfulfill'd with pain of longing pines;  

yet let me not forget what i have gain'd  

from their own mouths; all is not theirs it seems:  

one fatal tree there stands of knowledge call'd,  

forbidden them to taste: knowledge forbidd'n?  

suspicious, reasonless. why should their lord  

envie them that? can it be sin to know,