In the argument as a whole, the two boldface portions play which of the following roles?
The first presents a goal, strategies for achieving which are being evaluated in the argument; the second is a judgment providing a basis for the argument's advocacy of a particular strategy.
The argument evaluates the goal of preserving the land surrounding the Wilpinn Wilderness Area and discusses the viability of various strategies to achieve that goal, ultimately advocating for the modernization of farms as a more sensible approach.
This choice mischaracterizes the role of the first boldface portion. The argument does not outright reject the goal of land preservation; instead, it critiques the method proposed to achieve it. Thus, the first portion is not rejected but rather evaluated alongside its strategies.
This option incorrectly implies that the goal of land preservation is unattainable. The argument actually suggests that the goal can be achieved through a different strategy—modernization of farms—so it does not conclude that the goal is unattainable.
This choice is flawed because the second boldface portion does not dispute the conclusion that modernization is necessary for maintaining farming viability. Instead, it supports the argument that modernization is essential for achieving the goal.
While it appears to correctly identify the relationship between the two portions, it fails to emphasize the evaluation of strategies for achieving the goal, which is central to the argument's structure.
The argument critically assesses preservation strategies for the Wilpinn Wilderness Area, specifically advocating for the modernization of farms as a means to ensure land viability. The two boldface portions highlight a goal related to land preservation and the necessity of changing farming practices to achieve that goal effectively, making (D) the most accurate representation of their roles in the argument.
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