the peachtree road race: a race like no other\ndavid matherne\n1 a common golfer cannot play in the masters…

the peachtree road race: a race like no other\ndavid matherne\n1 a common golfer cannot play in the masters or british open with the worlds best - known golfers, nor can the average tennis player play against the worlds best at wimbledon. no teenager just learning to drive can bank the turns with professional drivers at the daytona 500. however, in the sport of road racing, common people and novice joggers can lace up and be in the same race as the world - class runners competing to win it. the peachtree road race in atlanta, ga is the worlds largest 10k, boasting 55,000 runners who line up for blocks at 7:30am to run down atlantas most famous street. only a handful, however, really have a legitimate chance to win the prestigious crystal peach and the $15,000 first place prize that comes with it. the peachtree road race is unique as a road race in three distinctive ways: it is run on the 4th of july, it has a rich tradition, and it is the most competitive 10k in the world\n2 one thing that makes the peachtree road race special is that it takes place each year on independence day.\nconsidering the essays formality, audience, and purpose, which phrase would best describe the purpose of this essay?\na to persuade a potential runner to join the race\nb to narrate a history of the event for the sake of entertainment\nc to inform the media of this years elite international competition\nd to persuade a world - class runner to participate in the peachtree road race

the peachtree road race: a race like no other\ndavid matherne\n1 a common golfer cannot play in the masters or british open with the worlds best - known golfers, nor can the average tennis player play against the worlds best at wimbledon. no teenager just learning to drive can bank the turns with professional drivers at the daytona 500. however, in the sport of road racing, common people and novice joggers can lace up and be in the same race as the world - class runners competing to win it. the peachtree road race in atlanta, ga is the worlds largest 10k, boasting 55,000 runners who line up for blocks at 7:30am to run down atlantas most famous street. only a handful, however, really have a legitimate chance to win the prestigious crystal peach and the $15,000 first place prize that comes with it. the peachtree road race is unique as a road race in three distinctive ways: it is run on the 4th of july, it has a rich tradition, and it is the most competitive 10k in the world\n2 one thing that makes the peachtree road race special is that it takes place each year on independence day.\nconsidering the essays formality, audience, and purpose, which phrase would best describe the purpose of this essay?\na to persuade a potential runner to join the race\nb to narrate a history of the event for the sake of entertainment\nc to inform the media of this years elite international competition\nd to persuade a world - class runner to participate in the peachtree road race

Answer

Brief Explanations:

The essay begins by comparing different sports (golf, tennis, car - racing) where common people can't compete with the best, but then highlights that in road - racing (specifically the Peachtree Road Race), common people can race with world - class runners. It then goes on to describe the race's features (size, date, tradition, competitiveness). The overall tone is informative, aiming to tell the reader about the unique aspects of the Peachtree Road Race.

  • Option A: There is no persuasive language like "you should join" etc. in the text. The focus is more on describing the race rather than persuading a potential runner.
  • Option B: While there is some description, it's not just for entertainment. The details about the race's competitiveness, date, and size are more about informing rather than just telling a story for fun.
  • Option C: The text is not specifically addressed to the media. It seems to be a general description for a wider audience interested in the race.
  • Option D: The text is not focused on persuading world - class runners. It's more about the race's general characteristics that make it unique.

Answer:

None of the options A, B, C, D are completely accurate. But if we assume that the main purpose is to inform (as the text is mainly describing the race's features), and among the given options, if we consider that the description of the race (its size, uniqueness) could potentially attract runners (even if not in a direct - persuasive way as in a sales - pitch), option A is the closest. However, a more appropriate purpose would be to inform about the unique aspects of the Peachtree Road Race. But if forced to choose from the given options: A. to persuade a potential runner to join the race