Question

Which is not a purpose for quoting research in your argument? To give examples of perspectives on the issue

To focus attention on a perspective or particular piece of evidence

To highlight a very powerful phrase or excerpt by quoting the original author

To make it clear that a counterclaim represents your own thoughts and perspective

Answer 1

it's d./4. because that would be going against your claim for supporting 

Answer 2

Well the answer would be the last one because a counterclaim is going against what you are trying to say which would mean that it can't represent your own thoughts and perspectives.