Question

Excuse me but can anyone help me with this?

Read the passage. March 1st, 1830--A. having just completed his 21st. year, his father and family, with the families of the two daughters and sons-in-law, of his step-mother, left the old homestead in Indiana, and came to Illinois.

Which statement best explains the author's purpose?

To persuade because of the character traits it reveals


To inform because of the facts it expresses


To inform because of the use of third-person point of view


To persuade because of the opinions it expresses

Answer 1

Information about the family and character is provided. Therefore, it is to inform because of the facts it expresses.

Answer 2

Answer: B) To inform because of the facts it expresses.

Explanation: In the given passage we can see the description of how after the character's 21st birthday, his family (and the families of the two daughters and sons-in-law, of his step-mother) left Indiana and went to Illinois. From the given statements, the one that best explains the author's purpose is the corresponding to option B: To inform because of the facts it expresses, it isn't trying to persuade because it only shows facts and not opinions.