Question

What is meant by the word intent in reference to a piece of writing? (1 point)
It is referring to the author's use of factual sources.
• It is referring to the author's credibility on the topic.
• It is referring to the author's skill in writing for this particular genre.
It is referring to the author's purpose for the text.

Answer 1

It refers to the author's purpose for the text — why the author wrote it (to inform, persuade, entertain, explain, etc.).