The primary function of the second paragraph is to A. introduce exceptions to earlier generalizations

B. caution the reader that statements in the first paragraph may be misleading

C. recapitulate ideas in the first paragraph and provide a transition to the third paragraph

D. shift the focus from personal experience to objective analysis

E. expand the generalizations introduced in paragraph one to include various other forms of government

recapitulate ideas in the first paragraph and provide a transition to the third paragraph

Explanation:

When writing, the first paragraph is used by the writer to introduce the topic that the person ways to write on. This is the most vital paragraph as it sets the tone for the remainder of the essay or article.

The second paragraph supports what the writer has already written in paragraph one and also leads to the third paragraph.

Therefore, the answer is C.

it would take 95 years for that supernova to be visible on earth, so the year would be about 2113. i hope i did my calculation right.