The author uses several examples of animals in the passage to illustrate the point that some of the animals’ most striking features are actually adaptations to their environment. The author does not, however, directly state that point or use the word ‘adaptation.’ What is the most likely reason why the author makes this point indirectly?
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- A.a desire to avoid stating the obvious.
- B.a need to maintain a consistent tone and style throughout the passage.
- C.a desire to emphasize the importance of the examples.
- D.a need to create a more engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.
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