The Author Explains That the Purpose of the Text Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The author explains that the purpose of the text is to help the reader understand the "deeper game" associated with sports.This "deeper game" refers to

• A)hidden strategies used by coaches and athletes as they play sports.
• B)performance statistics for teams and players.
• C)connections between sports and the larger social world.
• D)underlying personality characteristics of people in sports.

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Definitions:

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