In the argument above, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles? A. The first is an assumption that assists a course of action criticized by the argument; the second provides a consideration to support the argument's recommended position. B. The first is a consideration that helps explain the appeal of a certain strategy; the second presents an alternative strategy endorsed by the argument. C. The first is an assumption that justifies a specific strategy; the second is that strategy. D. The first is a consideration presented to demonstrate that a particular strategy will not apply; the second is a factor cited to support the argument's main position. E. The first is a factor used to justify a particular strategy; the second is a factor against that strategy.