Contemporary Voices and Informational Texts — Test

Question 2 • English IV

Which excerpt from "Career Planning for High Schoolers" best shows that the author’s purpose is to inform the reader?

Answer

About two-thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS . . .

“I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Megan Lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday.

“All your life you’ve been asked what you want to do when you grow up,” says Steve Schneider . . .

Everyone’s career path is different, and there is no “right” way to start a career.

Explanation

An informative purpose is shown by facts and evidence that teach the reader about a topic. Choice C gives a statistic about how many high school graduates enrolled in college and attributes it to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing factual information. The other excerpts mainly share a personal opinion, an individual’s experience, or general advice.

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