History. (You need to know the line of symmetry in history to find latitude and longitude.)
Answer:
The option which best states the author's overall purpose in this text is:
D. To inform the reader of a theory that attempts to explain why generations act the way they do.
Explanation:
I looked this question up and found out it concerns the text "What Past Generations Can Teach Us About Our Future," by former Newsweek correspondent Mike Kubic (born in 1927).
According to the article, Strauss & Howe developed a theory that explains and, in a way, even predicts how each generation will act. There are four "turnings" or stages which generations go through. According to Strauss & Howe's observations, these stages always happen in the same order: high, awakening, unraveling, and crisis. The generation belonging to each turning will always present certain traits and behaviors concerning their sense of community, individualism, economic prosperity, respect for institutions, etc.
<u>According to Kubic, this theory has been both praised and criticized, even though, so far, it has been able to successfully make predictions about the American society. However, it is important to note that Kubic does not praise or criticize it himself. All he does is describe and explain it. His purpose is to inform readers about the existence of the theory.</u>
We can actually see here the sentence below changes mood. Therefore it is a YES.
<h3>What is mood?</h3>
In grammar, grammatical mood actually talks about the form of a verb as seen in a sentence. It usually denotes the tone of a verb used in a sentence which clearly states what the writer or speaker is saying.
There are three main verb moods. They are:
- Indicative mood
- Imperative mood
- Subjunctive mood.
We see here that mood isn't "feelings" but rather a form of verb that is written or spoken with an intention.
Thus, we see here that the given changes mood. This is true because there is a "take stock" and then a "stop".
Learn more about moods on brainly.com/question/25843194
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