Question

Which questions would most help a reader identify the author’s purpose for writing? Check all that apply.

What type of text is this?
What type of reviews did the book receive?
How many copies of the book have been sold?
What is the central idea?
How does this text make one feel?

Answer 1

what is the central idea

Answer 2

• What type of text is this?
• What is the central idea?
• How does this text make one feel?

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's purpose for writing can be found through the way he/she presents the central ideas, the type of text that is used to present them and how he/she depicts those ideas through words and descriptions which provoke specific reactions on the audience.

A purpose can be to inform, reveal information, dissuade, provide a message or evoke feelings or amusement.