SAT English Practice Question

The author of the passage is trying to convey that the city was an important center for the arts during the early twentieth century. In order to emphasize the city’s cultural significance, the author uses a variety of descriptive details. The author describes the city's buildings, its parks, and its people. The author also includes anecdotes and quotations that illustrate the city's artistic spirit. What is the effect of using the word 'bustling'?

1. A.create a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
2. B.convey the energy and excitement of the city.
3. C.emphasize the importance of the city's history.
4. D.suggest that the city was a place of great beauty.