Which choice best describes the overall purpose of the text?
A
To explain what motivated Algarín to found the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
B
To situate the Nuyorican Poets Cafe within the cultural life of New York as a whole
C
To discuss why the Nuyorican Poets Cafe expanded its scope to include art and music
D
To provide an overview of the founding and mission of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. The text presents a brief history of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, from how it got started in the ’70s, to its expansion in the ’80s, to its ongoing mission today.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This isn’t the overall purpose. The text never mentions Algarín’s motivations.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This isn’t the overall purpose. The text never discusses the cultural life of New York as a whole.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is too narrow. One sentence mentions that the Nuyorican Poets Cafe expanded its scope to include art and music, but this is only one point in the broader history of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, which is the overall focus of the text.