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what is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

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a to inform the reader about the ancient legend and modern sightings of the loch ness monster

b to convince the reader that the loch ness monster exists

c to convince the reader that the loch ness monster is a complicated hoax played by several people over time

d to provide a firsthand account of a sighting of the loch ness monster by a local couple

the following question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.

part a:

which of these inferences about the author's purpose is supported by the text?

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a the author wrote the text to warn people to stay out of lakes because of the existence of malicious water monsters.

b the author wrote the text to encourage travelers to visit loch ness lake in scotland.

c the author wrote the text to motivate people to get involved with local monster hunts to prove urban legends.

d the author wrote the text to inform people about the history of the loch ness legend and encourage them to develop a conclusion on their own.

part b:

which sentence from the text best supports your answer from part a?

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a they are called water–horses or water–kelpies and are believed to possess magical powers and evil intentions.

b thus, the loch ness monster developed into a media phenomenon following the sighting.

c a multitude of curious adventurers arrived and ventured into the lake by boat while others set up camp along the shore, hoping to catch a glimpse of the creature's appearance.

d huge catfish, floating log, or water monster, believe what you will about the mythical beast.

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