"Regardless of whether they know each other or not, they are always very comfortable to jump up, which I love. I think it's amazing," she says.

The festival has created a genuinely nurturing environment for young people to explore and express
their comedic sensibilities. "It is the nicest place to start comedy ever," Fawcett rightly discerns.

Select the answer choice that BEST explains how these details develop a central idea of the
article.

(A) Both details demonstrate the likelihood that future nationally famous comedians will get their start in the
Class Clowns mentoring program
(B) Both details reflect the view that young people must have courage and a good sense of humor to
succeed in the Class Clowns competition
(C) Both details highlight the perspective that young people who participate in Class Clowns will make
lifelong friends to support them.
(D) Both details contribute to the understanding that Class Clowns is a productive environment for building
the confidence of young comedians.