|Question 6Verbal

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The following text is from Armando Palacio Valdés's short story "The Love of Clotilde," originally published in Spanish in 1884. In the story, Don Jerónimo is a financial supporter of artists in the theater.

Any youth from the provinces who arrived in Madrid with a drama in his pocket could take no surer road to seeing it produced than that which led to the home of Don Jerónimo. One and all, he received them with open arms, the good and the bad alike. There is no denying that, since he was rather brusque in his ways, he never spared the young authors who asked his advice and read him their productions, but criticized vigorously, even to the verge of insult.
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?
It suggests that Don Jerónimo does not enjoy financially supporting playwrights.
A
It creates a contrast between the reputation of a young playwright and that of Don Jerónimo.
B
It emphasizes the degree to which Don Jerónimo's support is consequential for inexperienced playwrights.
C
It explains Don Jerónimo's view of the quality of theatrical works of the time.
D