The Brown Bear
Jon Reese
The brown bear (sometimes called a grizzly in North America) is a large animal, usually dark brown in color, though it can vary from a light creamy shade through to black. The long guard hairs over the shoulders and back are often tipped with white, which, from a distance, gives the animal a grizzled appearance. The brown bear is characterized by a distinctive hump on the shoulders, a slightly dished profile to the face, and long claws on the front paws.
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
Responses
A to describe the color of the brown bearto describe the color of the brown bear
B to describe the long claws of the brown bearto describe the long claws of the brown bear
C to describe the overall appearance of the brown bearto describe the overall appearance of the brown bear
D to describe the hump on the shoulders of the brown bear