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C) An author will use a tone, to impart a certain effect to influence readers, such as using negative tones on a topic they feel strongly against, hoping to influence the reader to have the same beliefs.
The best answer for this is the third option: ASKING QUESTIONS. This is one of the strategies in reading comprehension wherein one becomes aware whether they understood what they are reading. This also guides the reader on what to look and expect to the content as this will answer their questions.