Question

Which sentence from A Bird of Bad Moral Character BEST conveys the author’s purpose?

A.
Franklin wrote that the eagle “does not get his living honestly.”

B.
Along with being chased about by such a tiny bird, bald eagles prefer an easy living.

C.
They suggest that we, like bald eagles, perch at the top of the food chain, steal food, and bully others to stay alive.

D.
We need to consider what kind of image the bald eagle lends to our country.

Answer 1

D. "We need to consider what kind of image the bald eagle lends to our country."

This sentence directly states the author's purpose—to make readers think about the symbolic image the bald eagle projects.