Question

Which question should a reader ask to identify an author's purpose?

Answer 1

 The question that a reader should ask to identify an author's purpose is "Why did the author write this text?"  

 There are various reasons why a text is written and it becomes evident in the type of language and words used by the author; Usually, it is written for the following purposes:

• Persuasion: The author intends to convince the reader on a certain statement.

• Information: An informative text is used as a source of knowledge about a topic.

• Explanation: Function as a tutorial which a reader can follow to reach an objective.

• Entertainment: Created for the amusement of the reader

• Description: In a descriptive text the author uses adjectives, forming a picture of the situation increasing the understanding and connection of the reader with the story or text.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Why did the author write this text?

Explanation:

I did the test