what does the phrase author's purpose describe?

Question

A: the way an author feels about the topic of the text

B: The narrator of a text

C: the exact vocabulary an author uses to covey information

D: The reason an author writes a text

Answer 1

The phrase "author's purpose" describes:

D: The reason an author writes a text.

This purpose can include to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion, among other reasons.