Which questions would most help a reader identify the author's purpose for writing? Select three options.
1. What type of text is this?
2. What type of reviews did the book receive?
3. How many copies of the book have been sold?
4. What is the central idea?
5. How does this text make one feel?
Answer (2)
To identify an author's purpose, ask about the type of text, the central idea, and how it makes the reader feel. These questions reveal whether the intent is to inform, persuade, or entertain. Other factors like reviews and sales do not directly indicate the author's purpose.
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To identify an author's purpose in writing, it is essential to consider what type of text it is, the central idea, and how the text affects the reader's emotions. These questions help clarify the author's intent, whether it is to inform, persuade, or entertain. Other factors like reviews or sales do not directly address the purpose of the writing. ;
