What is the author's purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs"? Check all that apply. To convince readers that practices that destroy co
ral reefs mut 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
The author's <u>purpose</u> in "Save the Coral Reefs" are:
To convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped.
To inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed.
The purposes of the article are to <u>inform and convince</u> the reader. At the beginning of the text, the reader is informed about the practices that cause the destruction of coral reefs. This gives the reader a <u>good understanding</u> of what is going on and <u>explains why</u> this destruction is atrocious. As a result, <u>the reader is convinced</u> that the activities that destroy coral reefs must be stopped.
The more intense your emotions, the more your judgment may grow clouded. The best decisions are made when there's a careful balance between emotions and logic. When your emotions are running high, your logic will be low, which can lead to irrational decisions.