The author of the passage discusses the role of music in society, arguing that it can be used to convey emotions, create a sense of community, and inspire social change. The author notes that music can be used to express both positive and negative emotions, and that it can be used to celebrate and mourn. However, the author also suggests that music is not always used in a positive way. What is the most likely purpose of the author using the phrase "However"?
","stem_html":"The use of the word “However” in the passage is intended to
","rationale_html":"The word “However” is used to signal a shift in the author’s argument. The author has been discussing the positive aspects of music, and now the author is introducing an opposing view: that music can be used in a negative way.
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","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"introduce an opposing view of the topic.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"emphasize the importance of the previous statement.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"provide an example of the author’s main point.
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