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Why is it important to evaluate the author's purpose when reading an informational text? (1 point)
• It can highlight the qualifications a writer has in a certain field.
• It can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text.
• It can explain what the author's opinion is on the information presented.
It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.

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Correct answer: "It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text."

Why: Knowing the author's purpose (to inform, persuade, explain, etc.) helps you understand the main message, spot bias or emphasis, and decide how to interpret and use the information.