Multiple Choice 25 points How does the airther structure the argument to show that theresidents' complaints are valid but not decisive? Byfocusing solely on the petitions advocating for sealion protection. Byproviding detailed accounts of harmfullhuman-sealion interactions Byjuataposing residents' complaints with the ecological and economic bemafits of sealions. By cuttining a series of alternative solutions to deter thesea lions.

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the method the author uses to show that the residents' complaints are valid but not decisive. The options provided suggest different ways the author could have done this.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Option A suggests that the author focuses solely on the petitions advocating for sealion protection. This would not necessarily show that the residents' complaints are valid but not decisive, as it does not address the residents' concerns.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option B suggests that the author provides detailed accounts of harmful human-sealion interactions. This would show that the residents' complaints are valid, but it does not necessarily show that they are not decisive.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option C suggests that the author juxtaposes residents' complaints with the ecological and economic benefits of sealions. This would show that the residents' complaints are valid, but it also shows that they are not decisive because the benefits of sealions outweigh the complaints.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option D suggests that the author outlines a series of alternative solutions to deter the sea lions. This would not necessarily show that the residents' complaints are valid but not decisive, as it does not address the residents' concerns.