Read the passage. No science fiction anthology is complete without an excerpt from The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. It has every element of great science fiction: suspense, intrigue, and Martians. The story is a timeless classic. It captivated readers nearly one hundred years ago, and it is still relevant and spellbinding. What is the purpose of this passage?
Answer
A
to inform readers about methods for writing science fiction novels
B
to entertain readers with details from The War of the Worlds
C
to inform readers about a variety of H. G. Wells's literary works
D
to persuade readers of the literary merit of The War of the Worlds
Explanation
The passage praises The War of the Worlds, calling it a “timeless classic” that is “relevant and spellbinding.” These statements are meant to convince readers that the novel has literary merit. It does not explain how to write science fiction, describe several works by Wells, or give details from the story.
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