7.3: Purpose and Format in “The Leader in the Mirror”
Question 6 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P
Read the excerpt from a letter.Parkour, also known as free running, is becoming a popular sport. The object of parkour is to navigate obstacles using fluid, efficient movement. Athletes run through urban areas using gymnastic-type leaps and jumps to move over and around walls, ledges, and other barricades. The sport’s name originates from parcours du combattant, an obstacle course used to train soldiers in the French army.
Answer
A
to entertain the reader with an interesting story
B
to provide examples of parkour movements
C
to educate the reader about a popular sport
D
to persuade readers that parkour is dangerous
Explanation
The excerpt explains what parkour is, how athletes move through obstacles, and where the sport’s name comes from. These details are meant to educate the reader about a popular sport, rather than tell a story or argue that parkour is dangerous.
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