Answering the Other Side: Author's Purpose

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

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

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

• A.For example, if a student believes that school uniforms should be mandatory because they reduce distractions…
• B.Presenting a counterclaim allows the person making the main argument to address and refute it, strengthening…
• C.It shows the other side of an issue and helps make the discussion more balanced.