Question

informational text point of view quick check
which questions help a reader evaluate an author’s purpose? select the two correct answers. (1 point)
□ who is the text for?
□ why was the text written?
□ does the text use headings?
□ how long is the text?
□ when was the text written?

Explanation:

To evaluate an author's purpose, we analyze each option:

• "Who is the text for?" (audience) helps as purpose relates to intended readers (e.g., informing students vs. persuading experts).
• "Why was the text written?" directly asks about the purpose (to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.).
• "Does the text use headings?" is about structure, not purpose.
• "How long is the text?" is about length, not purpose.
• "When was the text written?" is about time, not purpose.

Answer:

A. Who is the text for?
B. Why was the text written?