In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles? A. The first states the conclusion of the argument as a whole; the second provides support for that conclusion. B. The first provides support for the conclusion of the argument as a whole; the second provides evidence that supports an objection to that conclusion. C. The first provides support for an intermediate conclusion that supports a further conclusion stated in the argument; the second states that intermediate conclusion. D. The first serves as an intermediate conclusion that supports a further conclusion stated in the argument; the second states the position that the argument as a whole opposes. E. The first states the position that the argument as a whole opposes; the second supports the conclusion of the argument.