Read the first paragraph of "dog talk." listen. do you hear it? no matter where you are, if you stick your head out a window for a minute or two you'll probably hear a dog barking. what is it they're trying to say? does that racket actually mean something? why do dogs bark? which best explains how the passage supports the author's purpose? a) the purpose is to instruct; it provides supporting details about the abilities of dogs. b) the purpose is to entertain; it uses a humorous tone. c) the purpose is to inform; it asks a question that will be answered by the text. d) the purpose is to persuade; it is trying to convince you that you are the smartest animal of all.

C

Explanation:

The purpose of this passage is the inform. The introductory lines encourage the reader to think about the sound of a darks bark and how it can be found almost anywhere at anytime.

After getting the reader's attention with a question about why dogs bark and what they are trying to say, the author will most likely proceed to inform the reader about the scientific explanation behind the bark.

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