Question

Read the passage.

Despite the benefits of e-readers, many people still prefer to read printed books. They like the tactile feel of real books. The text is easier to read because there’s no glare. They like turning the pages and watching as the left side of the book grows thicker as they read through the story. Some people even love the smell of books, both new and old. Real books can be sold or passed on to future generations. They can be autographed by the author. None of these benefits is possible with digital books. Many bibliophiles enjoy showing off the titles and number of books stacked in bookcases in their homes. Personal libraries share information about their owner’s interests and what is important to them. Printed books can be read anywhere, even by candlelight during a power outage. A book can even show signs of its sentimental value to its owner. Perhaps it is dog-eared from use, inscribed, or favorite passages are marked off and noted.

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

to inform readers that e-readers have many benefits

to entertain readers with a story about what books used to be like

to persuade people to read printed books

to explain the many reasons why people prefer printed books

Answer 1

Answer: to inform the readers that e readers have many benefits

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. To explain the many reasons why people prefer printed books

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's purpose in a text refers to the reasons or motives to write the text and the expectation the writer has about the text. In the passage presented it is likely the main purpose is to explain the reasons why people prefer printed books rather than e-readers (last option).

This is because the author mentions "many people still prefer to read printed books" in the first sentence and then the author adds multiple reasons to explain this preference, this includes that the physical features of books create an experience that is enjoyable"Some people even love the smell of books", that these are easier to read "easier to read because there’s no glare" and even that books are related to personality as the author mentions "share information about their owner’s interests. This shows the author is just explaining the reasons why people feel printed books are better without trying to persuade or convince the reader about which types of books are better.