Question

What must a reader consider to understand an author’s purpose for writing? Choose three answers.

the theme of the text
the topic of the text
the name of the text
the author's background and experience
the author’s attitude toward the topic
the author’s use of language

Answer 1

- the topic of the text
- the author's attitude toward the topic
- the author’s use of language

Reason: The topic tells what the piece is about, the author’s attitude (tone) shows why they’re writing (to persuade, inform, entertain, etc.), and language choices/wording reveal the intended effect and purpose.