单项选择题

Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the first paragraph

A. A historical theory is sketched and a problem with the theory is cited.
B. Evidence for an objection to a theory is mentioned and a generalization from that evidence is advanced.
C. A paradox about the origins of a historical phenomenon is pointed out and the author's explanation of the paradox is expounded.
D. A statement about a historical phenomenon is offered and a possible misinterpretation of that statement is addressed.
E. A new explanation for a historical phenomenon is given and evidence for that explanation is provided.