The answer is D. <span>figure and ground
Proximity refers to grouping principles which states objects withclose shapes will appear as group if being palced close to each other. Closure refers to our tendency to complete a figure when we see it in incomplete form.
Similarity refers to seeing something that resembles each other will lead our grouping perception.
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Claims and support are related because claims are statements that are made by authors in relation to some subject matter that are backed up by "support" or evidence. Therefore, based upon these options, "An author will use support to back up a claim." This claim and support are what authors use to create arguments in writing to make a point and to express a perspective on a particular issue.