Question

Mia is doing research for a paper on the social classes of the Roman Empire. She is just learning about the topic, so she does not have a lot of background knowledge on the subject.

Which text would best match her reading purpose?

a dramatic play set in ancient Rome
an article about society in ancient Rome
an atlas with maps of the Roman Empire
a biography of a famous Roman emperor

Answer 1

an article about society in ancient Rome

Reason: it directly addresses the topic (social classes) and will provide clear, factual background appropriate for initial research.