An author's argument possesses all the given features namely; thesis, evidence, and conclusion. The <em>t</em><u><em>hesis displays the key idea or central claim of the essay or paper </em></u><em>that the author is going to present and aware the audience of the content, scope, direction, and purpose of the essay or paper</em>. While <u>sufficient evidence function to support and substantiate the claim before the readers/audience</u>. It establishes the objectivity and credibility of the claim. Lastly, <u>the conclusion functions to restate the key ideas discussed in the paper/essay again along with the concluding remarks</u> to remind the readers that the purpose of the essay(as mentioned in the thesis statement) has been successfully accomplished and the message or lesson they can take away from it. Thus, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.