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Read the excerpt from Pat Mora’s essay "The Leader in the Mirror."
We will continue to squander our talent if our leaders—in politics, science, business, education and the arts—do not reflect our grand variety. I urged the students (and all of us) to ponder the strength of the mountains around us, to rise to the challenges.
What is the author’s purpose in this excerpt?
to warn
to inspire
to inform
to entertain
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to inspire
The passage urges action and encouragement—prompting readers to reflect on strengths and “rise to the challenges,” which aims to motivate rather than merely inform, warn, or entertain.
The passage urges action and encouragement—prompting readers to reflect on strengths and “rise to the challenges,” which aims to motivate rather than merely inform, warn, or entertain.
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