Question

What is the purpose of this passage?

to inform readers about a variety of H. G. Wells's literary works

to entertain readers with details from The War of the Worlds

to inform readers about methods for writing science fiction novels

to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds

Answer 1

Answer:

D) to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds

Answer 2

Answer: D. to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds