Read the Passage.

Besides if you are not dogmatic, and if you do not show by your words or actions that you are self-conceited, all present will more heartily rejoice at your victory; nay, should you be worst in argument, you may make your retreat with very good grace. You were never positive, and are now glad to be better informed.

Which best reflects the structure of this passage?

A) claim, evidence, reason

B) reason, evidence

C) claim, evidence

D) evidence, reason, claim