Question

What is the author’s purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs”? Select two options.

to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must 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

- to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped
- to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed

Explanation: The title and likely content combine advocacy (persuading readers to stop harmful practices) with factual information about causes of reef destruction.