Which of the following best describes the way the last paragraph functions in the context

of the passage？

A．The last in a series of arguments supporting the central argument of the passage is presented.

B．A viewpoint is presented which qualifies one presented earlier in the passage.

C．Evidence is presented in support of the argument developed in the preceding paragrap.

D．Questions arising from the earlier discussion are identified as points of departure for further study of the topic.

E．A specific example is presented to illustrate the main elements of argument presented in the earlier paragraphs.