Question

how does the travelogue genre best support polos purpose for writing?
○ a travelogue persuades readers to visit far-off lands.
○ a travelogue entertains readers with songs and tales.
○ a travelogue gives details about places and cultures that readers may not know about.
○ a travelogue is a great tool for those who want to make maps and do experiments.

Explanation:

Marco Polo's core purpose in writing his travelogue was to document the unknown (to European audiences) lands, cultures, peoples, and customs he encountered during his journey across Asia, particularly in the Mongol Empire and China. The travelogue genre's strength is its focus on detailed, firsthand accounts of unfamiliar places and cultures, which aligns perfectly with this goal. The other options are incorrect: travelogues are not primarily for persuading travel, entertaining with songs/tales, or aiding map-making/experiments.

Answer:

C. A travelogue gives details about places and cultures that readers may not know about.