Question

what is the authors purpose in \save the coral reefs\? select two options.
to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped
to entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefs
to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed
to inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the most
to persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed

Explanation:

The author's purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs" is to inform readers about the destruction of coral reefs and to convince them that destructive practices must be stopped. The text likely provides information on how coral reefs are being damaged (informative purpose) and aims to persuade readers to take action to stop these harmful practices (convincing purpose). The options about entertaining with a dramatic tale, specifying fishing companies, or persuading to try scuba diving are not relevant to the main purpose of the text.

Answer:

• to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped
• to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed