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A student is researching the impact of artificial intelligence on employment. She encounters an article that presents several case studies where AI has automated repetitive tasks, leading to job displacement in manufacturing and customer service. The article also includes interviews with economists who predict a significant shift in the job market towards roles requiring creativity, critical thinking, and social intelligence. What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?
- ATo entertain readers with futuristic scenarios of AI integration.
- BTo inform readers about the multifaceted effects of AI on the job market.
- CTo persuade employers to invest more heavily in AI technologies.
- DTo advocate for policies that restrict the development of AI.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. To inform readers about the multifaceted effects of AI on the job market.
The article provides specific examples of job displacement and expert predictions about future job market shifts, covering both negative and positive aspects of AI's impact. This balanced presentation of facts and expert opinions indicates an informative purpose, aiming to educate the reader on a complex topic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The use of case studies and economist interviews suggests an informative, rather than entertaining, approach. (Incorrect)
- C. The article describes impacts rather than actively persuading employers to adopt AI. (Incorrect)
- D. While job displacement is mentioned, the article doesn't explicitly advocate for restrictions; it describes effects. (Incorrect)
Author's Purpose: Inform
When an author's main goal is to educate, explain, or present facts and information to the reader without necessarily trying to persuade or entertain.
- Presents facts, statistics, and examples.
- Uses objective language.
- Often found in textbooks, news articles, and reports.
Memory trick: PIE: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.