Question

What is the author's purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs"? Check all that apply. To convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs mut be stopped to entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefs To inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed To inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the most To persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed

Answer 1

A AND C

Step-by-step explanation:

A

C

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Answer 2

The author's purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs" are:

• To convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped.
• To inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed.

The purposes of the article are to inform and convince the reader. At the beginning of the text, the reader is informed about the practices that cause the destruction of coral reefs. This gives the reader a good understanding of what is going on and explains why this destruction is atrocious. As a result, the reader is convinced that the activities that destroy coral reefs must be stopped.