Question

which is a statements are the most likely reasons the author wrote this selection?
○ to persuade readers to get help if they have fears
○ to give directions on how to get good grades
○ to entertain and be the next harry potter
○ to tell readers about how fears and phobias work

Explanation:

To determine the author's purpose, we analyze each option: The option about getting good grades is irrelevant to fears/phobias. The "next Harry Potter" option is about entertainment in a fictional context, not explaining fears. The "persuade to get help" is about action, but the most likely purpose for a selection about fears/phobias is to inform readers about how they work. The last option focuses on explaining the mechanics of fears and phobias.

Answer:

To tell readers about how fears and phobias work