Question

What is the author’s purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs”? Check all that apply. 1. to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped 2.to entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefs 3.to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed 4.to inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the most 5.to persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed

Answer 1

1. to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped 3.to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed

The article does both of these things. First the reader is informed about how the coral reefs are being destroyed. This helps the reader understand and know what is happening with the coral reefs and also why their destruction is so terrible. This in turn helps to convince the reader that practices that destroy the coral reefs must be stopped. By organizing the article in this way, the reader comes to his/her own conclusion that these practices could and should be changed.