Question

you are given two passages: passage 1 explains the process of photosynthesis in detail, using scientific terms and diagrams. passage 2 presents reasons why schools should require students to learn about environmental science, including counterarguments and rebuttals. which statement best analyzes the difference in the authors purposes? both passages aim to describe a process passage 1 aims to persuade, while passage 2 aims to inform both passages aim to entertain the reader passage 1 aims to inform while passage 2 aims to persuade

Explanation:

Passage 1 presents scientific information about photosynthesis, which is an informative purpose. Passage 2 presents reasons for a school - related requirement along with counter - arguments and rebuttals, which is a persuasive purpose.

Answer:

D. Passage 1 aims to inform while Passage 2 aims to persuade