Question

Which of the following items was probably not one of the author's purposes for writing "Teaching Chess, and Life"?

F. To inspire young people to play chess
G. To inspire teachers to become mentors
H. To inform students about after-school clubs
J. To encourage students to work for the New York Times

Answer 1

The author's purpose in 'Teaching Chess, and Life' likely did not include encouraging students to work for the New York Times; instead, it focused on teaching life skills through chess and inspiring readers in education and mentorship roles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The item that was probably not one of the author's purposes for writing "Teaching Chess, and Life" is J: to encourage students to work for the New York Times. The title suggests that the author's intent is focused on chess as a medium for teaching life skills and mentoring, rather than inspiring a career at a specific publication like the New York Times. When considering the author's purpose in any writing, one must consider context clues from the title and content to infer the intended goal. In example 2b, a person's own educational journey led them to want to teach and share their experiences, aligning with purposes like inspiring or informing. In question 10, The Federalist Papers are historically known to have been written to support the ratification of the Constitution, particularly to persuade New York to ratify it (Option B).