Question

Which of the following is an explicit statement of the author's purpose?

A. In the review, employees must analyze the correct answers.
B. Before I get a permanent job, I hope to explore ancient ruins in Peru.
C. When readers are entertained, they are more likely to continue reading.
D. In this manual, students will be instructed on how to assemble cell phones.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) In this manual, students will be instructed on how to assemble cell phones.
That is the only sentence which explicitly states the author's purpose, whereas the other examples are either too vague or too loaded.