Question

What does the information in the last paragraph reveal about the author's purpose? Select two options.
A.
The author wanted to address the reader directly to get him or her to form an opinion on the topic.

B.
The author wanted the reader to learn all about the topic first and then visit the author's website to cast a vote.

C.
The author wanted to bombard the reader with a lot of questions to make it seem like this was an urgent matter to vote on.

D.
The author wanted the reader to write a letter to him answering all of the questions.

E.
The author wanted the reader to know that he or she could influence the United States Congress by casting a vote at his website.

Answer 1

A and E

- A: The last paragraph addresses the reader directly and asks for a response, indicating the author wants the reader to form an opinion.
- E: It also tells the reader they can influence Congress by casting a vote on the author's website, showing the persuasive/call-to-action purpose.