The author's purpose in writing this paragraph is C. to inform the reader about the life of Barack Obama. The paragraph provides factual information about his background, education, and notable achievements without trying to persuade or elaborate on his election process in detail.
Barack Obama was the first African American to be the president of the United States of America. He was born in Hawaii. His parents were a woman from Kansas and a man from Kenya. Obama attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After graduating, he worked as a community organizer in Chicago. Obama was only 47 years old when he took office.
What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?
A.
to describe to the reader how Obama got elected
B.
to inform the reader about Obama's childhood
C.
to inform the reader about the life of Barack Obama
D.
to persuade the reader to vote for Barack Obama
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