The author's purpose in paragraph 9 is D. to highlight an example of gaps between self-image and actual self. The paragraph discusses how some contestants in talent shows believe they are great performers, despite their lack of talent, illustrating the disconnect between their self-image and their actual abilities.
Have you ever watched a talent show like American Idol or America’s Got Talent? Typically, in the first few episodes, there are quite a few people who seem to be convinced they are incredible singers or performers — when in fact they are quite obviously awful. These moments can be funny because it may seem as if these people are just having fun on TV. But these moments can also be sad, as some of these people seem to be totally “clueless” and believe they are incredible singers. Here is the second type of self-image problem. Some people have a really big gap between their self-image and their actual self. Singing in a talent show is just a small, specific example.
What is the author's purpose in paragraph 9?
A. to explain the dangers of talent show television
B. to illustrate the importance of sharing talents with others
C. to show how self-image is a difficult idea for most people to grasp
D. to highlight an example of gaps between self-image and actual self
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