Question

. . there were attempts at reconciling the aesthetics of prison architecture with the Spanish Villa style . . .

What meaning is implied by the words "reconciling the aesthetics of prison architecture" as they are used in this excerpt?
A. An indignant tone because the words offer such a cloaked response to the injustice of those wrongly accused or imprisoned
B. An ironic tone due to the unlikelihood that prison construction would consider a particular style of architecture, especially one of artistic beauty of any style
C A callous attitude because the description of an institution that confines convicted criminals triggers feelings of insensitivity to the limited freedom of those who are restrained
D A malicious attitude due to the sense that the intent of the reference to prison architecture is such a careless remark intended to purposefully attack

Answer 1

Firstly, the definition of "Reconciling the aesthetics of prison architecture" means to to re-introduce or to rejuvenate (To make young again) the style that is found in prison. The answer is B, this answer conveys a ironic tone because prisons are not usually known for their beautiful arcitecture, rather for its plainness.