Question

read the text.
this week, danville west high school continued its global summit series, sponsored by the social studies department. mr. sutton explained, \every month, we address a new global issue. each student presents information from a different country in order to help us understand the issue in a real - world way.\
this months topic was world poverty. junior paula alvarado, who represented india, reported, \we learned that approximately one - tenth of the global population still lives in extreme poverty.\ she said she was glad to learn that indias poverty rates are improving but was alarmed that other countries are not. sophomore nathan doyle said, \poverty is based on more than how much someone earns. it also involves things like access to education, health care, and other basic services.\
the global summits poverty discussion has now inspired some students to take action to help others in need.
which authors purpose is suggested by the text?

• to inform readers about the global summit event on poverty at danville west high school
• to explain how readers can participate in the next global summit series
• to persuade readers to learn more about poverty issues around the world

Explanation:

The text describes the Global Summit series at Danville West High School, focusing on the month's topic of world poverty, including student presentations and their takeaways. The first option matches as the text's main content is informing about this specific event and its poverty - related discussion. The second option is incorrect as the text doesn't explain how to participate. The third option is incorrect as the text is reporting on the event, not persuading readers to learn more (it just shares what was discussed and students' reactions).

Answer:

To inform readers about the Global Summit event on poverty at Danville West High School