The statement that best reveals the author's purpose to inform is "There's an infinite number of numbers." This statement conveys a mathematical concept and seeks to educate the reader about infinity, which aligns with an informative purpose. The other statements are more focused on characterization or personal opinions rather than providing information.
Which of the number devil's statements from The Number Devil best reveals that the author's purpose is to inform?
"I am the number devil!"
"It would be a waste of time."
"There's an infinite number of numbers."
"And I never need a notebook or briefcase."
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