English, 19.05.2020 15:16 shanicar33500

What is the author’s overall purpose in the text?

A. to convince readers that drug-related crimes aren’t very serious but are punished more
seriously than other crimes
B. to show readers why it’s important for incarcerated people to have improved access to
education and how it can be done
C. to complain about the difficult time he had applying and being accepted into graduate
programs
D. to discourage readers from ever getting in trouble with the law, as the consequences
follow you forever

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What is the author’s overall purpose in the text?

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