Question

What is the author's most likely purpose for including paragraphs 7 and 8 in Plastic: A Toxic Love
Story?

Answer 1

The author's likely purpose is to contrast what has been reported about plastic trash with what is really happening in the vortex. (third option)

What is purpose?

Texts and speeches have a purpose, that is, a reason or intent. Most can be categorized as having the purpose to inform, persuade, or entertain the audience. Inside a text, each paragraph can also serve a specific purpose.

In paragraphs 7 and 8 of "Plastic: A Toxic Love," the author's purpose seems to be to contrast the reports about plastic trash with reality. To contrast means to show the differences between two things or ideas.

The missing answer choices for this question are the following:

• To describe what led to plastic trash collecting in the vortex.

• To provide a detailed description of how plastic trash in the vortex affects ocean animals.

• To contrast what has been reported about plastic trash with what is really happening in the vortex.

• To highlight the dangers caused by plastic trash in the vortex and provide a solution for removing the trash.

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