Question

Based on the details in the excerpt, what is its primary purpose?

Answer 1

Answer:

A). To explain to children that the moon causes the tides.

Explanation:

In the given excerpt from 'The Crab That Played with the Sea", the chief purpose of author is 'to elaborate to the children that the moon causes tides' which is clearly reflected from the descriptions provided in the paragraph. The 'fisherman of the moon' pulls the 'sea twice a day and twice a night forever' which connotes that how the movement of the sea is controlled by the moon. The author employs these proverbs which helps the children to understand the idea clearly and comprehensively. Thus, option A is the correct answer.