Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

"When Maya arrived at the community centre, the volunteers were already arranging chairs in neat rows. The quiet hum of the library downstairs provided a soothing backdrop as she unpacked the boxes of donated books. She felt a surge of excitement, but also a lingering doubt about whether the children would appreciate the stories she had carefully selected. As the first group of kids entered, their eyes widened at the colourful covers, and Maya realized the atmosphere she had feared was actually a catalyst for curiosity."

What is the most likely purpose of mentioning the phrase "the quiet hum of the library" in paragraph 2?

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Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

"When Maya arrived at the community centre, the volunteers were already arranging chairs in neat rows. The quiet hum of the library downstairs provided a soothing backdrop as she unpacked the boxes of donated books. She felt a surge of excitement, but also a lingering doubt about whether the children would appreciate the stories she had carefully selected. As the first group of kids entered, their eyes widened at the colourful covers, and Maya realized the atmosphere she had feared was actually a catalyst for curiosity."

What is the most likely purpose of mentioning the phrase "the quiet hum of the library" in paragraph 2?

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to create a calm, reassuring atmosphere that contrasts with Maya's doubts

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