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:

• Option "To give directions on how to get good grades" is irrelevant as the topic relates to fears, not grades.
• Option "To entertain and be the next Harry Potter" is illogical as the focus is on fears, not entertainment like Harry Potter.
• Option "To persuade readers to get help if they have fears" implies a persuasive intent to act, but the most likely reason for writing about fears/phobias is to inform (tell) readers about how they work.
• Option "To tell readers about how fears and phobias work" aligns with explaining the concept of fears and phobias, which is a common purpose for such a selection.

Answer:

To tell readers about how fears and phobias work