Dina is curious about historical facts and the legends that sometimes surround them. She knows that the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about the island city of Atlantis, which may or may not have existed. Legend says that Atlantis sank into the ocean. What is the best reason for Dina to read a nonfiction book about Atlantis?
Answer
A
to understand more about deep ocean exploration
B
to learn about the culture of the citizens of Atlantis
C
to know why Plato chose to write about this subject
D
to discover the facts about the existence of Atlantis
Explanation
A nonfiction book is meant to present factual information. Since Atlantis may be a legend rather than a real place, the best reason to read nonfiction about it is to find out what evidence and facts exist about whether it actually existed. Choice D, discovering the facts about Atlantis’s existence, best matches that purpose.
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