Which of the following statements best describes the author’s purpose for writing this selection?
A to explain to readers how to train dolphins in the wild
B to entertain the reader with a story about two smart dolphins
C to warn readers about the dangers of experimenting with dolphins
D to persuade the reader to become a scientist
To provide a correct answer, I would need more context from the selection. However, based on the options given, if the passage focuses on the behavior or intelligence of dolphins in a narrative form, then:
B. to entertain the reader with a story about two smart dolphins could be a suitable answer if the content is more story-based.
If the goal was to inform or provide a warning, then options A or C could be appropriate based on that context.
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