Question

"On the Mode of Communication of Cholera" was a scientific text written by Dr. John Snow in 1855 about the disease cholera. What are the two primary purposes of this text?

to persuade officials and citizens to be more conscious about sanitation

to inform readers about new ideas about the disease using scientific evidence as support

to narrate the consequences of contracting the disease

to describe the lack of sanitation at the time of the story

Answer 1

A. Learning to speak

Answer 2

Answer :

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'purpose' as 'an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen.'

"On the Mode of Communication of Cholera" was a scientific text written by Dr. John Snow in 1855 about the disease cholera. The two primary purposes of this text are :

1.  To persuade officials and citizens to be more conscious about sanitation.

2. To inform readers about new ideas about the disease using scientific evidence as support.