what is the purpose for including a graph in an informational text?
a. to use text and images to explain technical processes
b. to provide the reader with a quick and visual way to analyze data
c. to encourage the reader to explore other, related texts
d. to provide data in paragraph form
Answers
Each option is elaborated, one-by-one, in order to understand the correct answer of the brought up query.
a. "to use t...cal processes"
This not the reason why someone utilizes graphs because they not only help in explaining a technical process but also illustrate the data of other forms.
b. "to provide ... analyze data"
This is the correct explanation as to why one uses graphs. They assist readers to visually analyze any data and, because of its short and precise form, are like a quick-go-through for the information provided.
c. "to encourage ... related texts"
The graph in an informational text always adheres to the information provided within the scope of the content. No external text, or say exploration is emphasized by these. This is also not supportive.
d. "to provide ... paragraph form"
The data in a graph is never in the form of a paragraph; so, this again does not support or reason for why graph are included in texts and articles.
Answer: Option b- "to provide ... to analyze data."