Complete the paragraph with the correct statements about the author’s purpose. When reading, keep in mind that there can be more than one purpose for a work, but you should focus on the
purpose. When it comes to autobiographies, a writer’s purpose is typically to make sense of events in their lives, communicate a personal statement, or
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Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain’ to rest 1. part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a experts have spent time researching how different the teenage brain is from adults’ brains, when they are actually more similar than different. b teenagers often engage in risky behavior to fulfill the narrative they have been told about how teenagers are supposed to behave. c explanations for why teenagers engage in risky behavior have been overly focused on brain development, rather than their natural need to explore the world. d teenagers’ risky behavior is influenced by the combined effects of their hormone levels and their brain development.