7.3: Purpose and Format in “The Leader in the Mirror”
Question 13 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P
Read the excerpt from a letter.Dear Ann,The funniest thing happened during my ski lesson! I tried a new ski run and I was doing very well. The sun was shining and the snow was fresh. My instructor encouraged me to bring my skis closer together so I could gain a little speed. I don’t know exactly what happened next, but suddenly my skis had criss-crossed and I was skiing backward!
Answer
A
to entertain the reader with a humorous story
B
to provide practical ski instruction tips
C
to educate the reader about skiing techniques
D
to persuade a friend to try a new winter sport
Explanation
The writer tells Ann about an amusing mishap during a ski lesson: her skis crossed, and she ended up skiing backward. The unexpected event is presented as a funny story, not as advice or an explanation of skiing techniques. So the letter’s purpose is to entertain the reader with a humorous story.
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