Which detail reveals the writer’s purpose? Using first-person pronouns shows that the writer has strong opinions against the lot
tery. Placing “state leaders” in quotation marks indicates that the writer is mocking the lawmakers. Stating the reason for the bill highlights the writer’s anger over the potential change. Comparing the lottery to gambling establishes factual evidence to back the writer’s opinion.
The detail that reveals the writer’s purpose is Placing "state leaders" in quotation marks indicates that the writer is mocking the lawmakers.
Explanation:
State lawmakers are considering overturning a law that forbids the sale of lottery tickets on Sundays. Proponents of the bill claim that the reason for the potential change is a result of consumer demand. These "state leaders" clearly have no concept of how to maintain family values. Playing the lottery is just as despicable as gambling in a casino and should be outlawed altogether.
Taking the paragraph above as reference to the answer, we can say that the writer has a very strong opinion against lottery, and that the writer also considers that the claim of the lawmakers is ridiculous since it does not respect the moral values and it could be considered as a violation of the preservation of conservative ideals.
