Which of the following best states the author's overall purpose in the text?
A. To persuade the reader to accept Strauss & Howe’s generational theory
B. To inform the reader of a theory that attempts to explain why generations act the way they do
C. To persuade the reader that Strauss & Howe's generational theory is incorrect
D. To inform the reader of how we can begin predicting the future

I think it’s A

Explanation:

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.