Question

As America was being settled, various groups arrived, contributing to the literature of the period. The intellectual Puritans used literature MAINLY to
A. express stories, myths, and legends in expository text.

B. convey their thoughts on spiritual dangers and religious beliefs.

C. share their beliefs about the barbaric traditions of native peoples.

D. record critical information about the land, the sea, and the weather.

Answer 1

It's A because it's the main reason they used literature we still do it to this day.

Answer 2

if anyone ever looks this question up for an answer while they're taking a test, they might blindly look at the other answer thinking about the question, they'll get it wrong. The answer is B. Puritans had beliefs, and were religious. So as they spoke freely through most of their life, their writing portrayed the same thing.