The answer to this question is number 3, or C.Grave error best reveals the authors viewpoint.
Is writing was based off of a combination of parody, free-indirect speech, realism and irony.
The panel of Olympic Games believes that diversity is important to maintain the integrity of the games, and the games have indeed been getting more diverse.
The eight elements of thought include Point of View, Purpose, Question at issue, Information, Interpretation and inference, concept, assumptions, and Implications and Consequences. I'm not sure is this answers your question of not. <span />