Question ID:PT87 S2 Q20 Passage:Some literary theorists argue that since literary works are expressions of ideology, it is naive to view them as embodying a distinct aesthetic value to a greater or lesser degree. But these theorists evaluate particular literary works as being ideological expressions that are more or less interesting and successful. Therefore, these theorists succumb to the view they wish to undermine. Stem:The claim that the literary theorists evaluate particular literary works as being ideological expressions that are more or less interesting and successful plays which one of the following roles in the argument? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:It is presented as evidence for the conclusion that it is naive to view literary works as embodying a distinct aesthetic value to a greater or lesser degree. Choice B:It is presented as evidence against the claim that it is naive to view literary works as embodying a distinct aesthetic value to a greater or lesser degree. Choice C:It is a conclusion for which the claim that it is naive to maintain that literary works embody a distinct aesthetic value to a greater or lesser degree is offered as evidence. Choice D:It is presented as evidence for the conclusion that the literary theorists succumb to the view they wish to undermine. Choice E:It is presented as evidence against the claim that literary works are expressions of ideology.