Question

in sentence 12, the writer wants to clarify the paragraph’s line of reasoning and explain the relevance of the evidence in sentences 13 and 14 to the paragraph’s main idea. which version of sentence 12 (reproduced below) would best accomplish this goal? not all artworks are experienced in galleries and performance halls, however. a (as it is now) b eliasson is only one of many people who appreciate the way art events can draw in a variety of people. and just as art can overcome physical divides, it can also overcome linguistic and cultural ones. d this important community function is one of the reasons why public funding for the arts is so important.

Explanation:

To clarify the paragraph's reasoning and link sentences 13-14 to the main idea, the revised sentence 12 must explicitly connect the idea of art outside traditional spaces to a broader unifying purpose. The original sentence only states art exists outside galleries, but option C establishes a logical bridge: it expands on art's ability to cross barriers, which would make subsequent evidence (sentences 13-14) about accessible, community-focused art relevant to the main point of art's unifying power. The other options either repeat the original limited claim (A), focus on a specific person (B) unrelated to the broader reasoning, or shift to funding (D) which is off-topic for linking the given evidence.

Answer:

C. And just as art can overcome physical divides, it can also overcome linguistic and cultural ones.