Question

which excerpt from career planning for high schoolers best shows that the authors purpose is to inform the reader?

• ive always had a pretty clear idea of what i want to do, says megan lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday.
• all your life youve been asked what you want to do when you grow up, says steve schneider
• about two - thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to bls
• everyones career path is different, and there is no right way to start a career.

Explanation:

To determine which excerpt shows the author's purpose to inform, we analyze each option:

• The first option quotes a student's career aspiration, which is more of an example or anecdote, not primarily informative.
• The second option is a quote about a common question, also more anecdotal.
• The third option provides a statistic (about two - thirds of 2013 high school graduates enrolling in college) from a reliable source (BLS), which is a typical way to inform readers with factual data.
• The fourth option is a general statement about career paths, more of an opinion or advice - giving statement rather than an informative one with data or facts.

Answer:

C. About two - thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS