Which of the following describes how to trace an argument?

A. follow connections between a claim that was made and the evidence used to support it

B. recognize an author’s opinion or claim about the topic of their argument

C. determine whether or not a claim is valid and if it is supported by the evidence

D. decide whether or not the evidence provides links to the author’s claim about the topic

A. follow connections between a claim that was made and the evidence used to support it