Question

An author’s purpose is _____.

A.
the main idea of a writer’s text
B.
the writer’s reason for writing a text
C.
the number of pages in a writer’s text

Answer 1

Answer: the main idea of a writer's text

Explanation:

To inform – to give information about a subject. Authors with this purpose wish to provide facts that will explain or teach something to readers. Example:

Pain is a normal part of a physical process that lets us know something is wrong.

Answer 2

A. An author’s purpose is the main idea of a writer’s text.

Step-by-step explanation:

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