Axel promised to sell Britton a Goldendoodle puppy for $$500$ but backed out of the deal. Britton sued Axel in state court for breach of contract. Britton asked for a jury. After the jury was chosen, Britton's attorney made a statement to the jury, as did Axel's attorney. Britton then called witnesses and Axel did the same after Britton was done. Then the jury deliberated and decided in favor of Axel. The statements made to the jury by Britton and Axel immediately after the jury was chosen were

peremptory challenges

closing statements

direct statements

challenges for cause

opening statements