Question #N1316
In the first paragraph, the author describes a large, modern building that is designed to be both practical and efficient. In the second paragraph, the author shifts the focus to the building’s interior. The author emphasizes the differences between the building’s exterior and interior, noting that the building’s “interior was a place of quiet intimacy.” What is the function of the second paragraph?
The second paragraph is primarily intended to
A. provide examples of the building’s practical and efficient features.
B. contrast the building’s exterior and interior.
C. explain the design principles that guided the building’s construction.
D. suggest that the building’s interior is more important than its exterior.
Correct Answer is: B
The second paragraph contrasts the building's exterior, which is described as large and modern, with its interior, which is described as a place of quiet intimacy. This contrast emphasizes the differences between the building's exterior and interior.