What is the author's main purpose in the passage?

Question

A. to expand upon Puritan religion, culture, law, and its historical impact on the American colonies
B. to compare the restrictions of colonial Puritan society to the freedoms of modern American society
C. to better understand how the character and laws of colonial Puritans led to the Salem Witch Trials
D. to provide the reader with an in-depth analysis of the structure of Puritan government in New England

Answer 1

To determine the author's main purpose in the passage, one would need to consider the content and focus of the text.

• If the passage is primarily discussing the Puritan religion, culture, law, and its broader historical implications, then A would be the correct answer.
• If the text contrasts the limitations of Puritan society with contemporary freedoms, then B is the right choice.
• If the primary focus is on the reasons behind the Salem Witch Trials as influenced by Puritan character and laws, then C would be appropriate.
• Finally, if the passage is a detailed breakdown of the governance structure of Puritans in New England, then D is the best answer.

Without the passage itself, it’s not possible to choose definitively among these options, but you should consider which overarching theme the passage primarily addresses to determine the correct answer.