Taking a Clear Stand: Author's Purpose

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

• A.To advertise a product for sale
• B.To teach readers about argumentative essays
• C.To entertain readers with a ghost story

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

• A.The goal is to convince the reader to agree with your point of view.
• B.Then, you would provide reasons, like how uniforms can reduce distractions and promote equality among students.
• C.For example, if you believe that school uniforms should be mandatory, you would start with a…