Question

what does the phrase author's purpose describe?

A: the way an author feels about the topic of the text

B: The evidence an author give to support his or her claim

C: A thesis statement that makes a claim

D: The reason an author writes a text

Answer 1

The phrase "author's purpose" describes:

**D: The reason an author writes a text.**

Author's purpose can include aims such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.