proof of something a logical judgment close examination an in-depth investigation
proof of something
Option A.
<u>Explanation:</u>
In the sentence that has been given in the following question, the word evidence means the proof of something which is used to prove something in the case study.
Evidences are used to prove a particular point of view and give direction towards the results of the case study. Thus evidences are proof of something.
<span>1. A fable's moral may be explicitly stated, or it may simply be implied. - I don't know which clause is underlined, but it doesn't matter here - they are both <span>independent clauses
</span>2. </span><span>If you look at most cultures, you will find evidence of fables passed down through oral tradition. - the first clause is used as an adverbial clause</span>