Many people feel that hard work deserves a reward. However, this is not true.
Hard work should be its own reward, because such work intrinsically gives the
worker satisfaction when it is performed satisfactorily.

The author of the argument draws his or her conclusion by

A. Claiming than what is commonly believed is false for that very
reason.
B. Pointing out the inconsistencies in a counterargument.
C. Challenging the definition of the word "reward" as something
extrinsic to a task.
D. Repeating a premise that was previously stated.
E. Allowing a counterclaim to weaken his or her argument.