In a small-group discussion, Leo is trying to explain to his classmates the purpose of the analogy in the following excerpt from an article:

To build a strong debate team, Mr. Gonzalez starts with a strong foundation: He recruits students who are interested in current events and are willing to put in the necessary time and effort. He then forms the framework by providing students with the tools they need to construct solid arguments.

Which of the following statements is accurate?

A.
The author compares building a debate team to building a house to help readers understand the challenge of recruiting eligible students.
B.
The author compares building a debate team to building a house to help readers understand the importance of each step in the process.
C.
The author compares building a debate team to building a house to help readers understand the similarities between building and debating.
D.
The author compares building a debate team to building a house to help readers understand the contrast between literal tools and figurative tools.