Which option describes an opposing claim in an informational text

Question

A. An argument that is made in order to contradict the argument made by the author
B. A claim made based on evidence presented by the author to support an argument
C. The claim made by the reader after analyzing the evidence presented
D. An argument that is counter to the claims an author makes

Answer 1

A. An argument that is made in order to contradict the argument made by the author