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In her 1929 essay, Virginia Woolf argued that a woman must have 'money and a room of her own' to write fiction successfully. [This claim is often interpreted as a call for creative independence, but it also reflects Woolf's pragmatic concern for the material conditions required for intellectual labor.] By emphasizing the physical environment, Woolf challenged the romantic notion that genius alone is sufficient for art.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence as a whole?

It suggests that Woolf believed physical space had no impact on the quality of fiction.
It clarifies Woolf's argument by providing an additional layer of interpretation.
It argues that Woolf's essay was primarily a financial guide for aspiring writers.
It identifies the specific sum of money Woolf believed was necessary for success.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence as a whole?

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