Brave People Who Helped Others: Author's Purpose

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

• A.To teach readers about American heroes
• B.To sell a new video game
• C.To tell a spooky ghost story

Authors use examples to explain their ideas. Which sentence from the passage gives an example?

• A.American heroes are people who do brave things to help others.
• B.For example, Martin Luther King Jr. fought for equal rights for everyone.
• C.He showed people how to be strong and kind.