Why do authors of informational texts need to support their ideas with quotations, facts and other strategies?
A. Body paragraphs are intended to grab the reader’s attention and to introduce the author’s main idea or topic.
B. Body paragraphs are where the author restates his or her point, wraps up the central idea or leaves the reader with something to think about.
C. Body paragraphs are where the author provides quotations, facts or ideas that support and convey the author’s message.
D. Body paragraphs use quotes for support.