Question

match | term | definition
--- | --- | ---
| claim | a) an opponents stance on the topic
| counterclaim | b) to oppose or contradict
| rebut | c) the authors stance on the topic
| refute | d) to prove a person or a statement to be incorrect

Explanation:

Define the term Claim

A claim represents the main argument or thesis statement. It is the author's primary stance on the topic. This matches definition C.

Define the term Counterclaim

Using Counterclaims and Argumentative Writing concepts, a counterclaim represents the opposing viewpoint. It is an opponent's stance on the topic. This matches definition A.

Define the term Rebut

To rebut means to offer a contrary argument or to oppose/contradict a statement. This matches definition B.

Define the term Refute

To refute means to successfully prove a statement, argument, or person to be wrong or incorrect using evidence. This matches definition D.

Answer:

Term	Definition
Counterclaim	A) An opponent's stance on the topic
Rebut	B) To oppose or contradict
Refute	D) To prove a person or a statement to be incorrect