It is important to know the author's purpose because knowing the author's purpose can change how the story is being told. If someone said,"Mom, I would really like this new video game for my birthday." and the author's purpose was to inform, it would be informing the mom that the person wanted the video game. If the author's purpose was to persuade, that person would be persuading the mom to get him the video game.
I am not sure about the first question, I cannot help you with that one, sorry. :/
However, the second question I know. Ragnarok is A), an apocalyptic prophecy, a Norse prophecy stating when the end of the world will come.
Answer:
In order to look for their prey, owls turn their head
Explanation:
Despite giving the impression of having a thick neck because of the plumage, the owls have a very thin and articulate neck. Their vertebrae are much more mobile than the common vertebrae of mammals. In addition to the cervical spine being formed by extremely flexible vertebrae, these birds still have around 13 vertebrae in the neck, while we have only seven. All this results in this incredible ability to be always attentive to the movements that surround it.
This ability, coupled with excellent vision and improved hearing, makes the owl an excellent hunter.
