Whats a claim and a counterclaim in a text put simple

The claim is the author's main argument. A counterclaim is the author's opposing argument.[to the thesis statement] (rebuttal).

Explanation:

ex: [This is made up...]

claim: Using electronics to learn is faster and more beneficial for students.

counterclaim: Although electronics provide a faster learning experience, they provide distractions for students when in class.

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.