Question

why did the author include the sentence, \you say its name like this: pike - ah\?
a to help the reader know how the word pika should sound
b to describe to the reader what the word pika means
c to show the reader why pikas must always live in cold places
d to tell the reader about the odd sounds that a pika makes
have you ever seen a pika? it is a small animal. (you say its name like this: pike - ah.)

Explanation:

The given pronunciation guide helps readers know how to pronounce "pika". It doesn't explain its meaning, habitat, or the sounds the animal makes.

Answer:

A. to help the reader know how the word pika should sound