Question

why might an author choose to write?
a to inform or explain
b to persuade or influence
c to entertain or tell a story
d all of the above
the most likely purpose of an instruction manual that comes with a television is to
a entertain
b influence
c inform

Explanation:

For the first question: Authors write for multiple core purposes—explaining/informing (e.g., textbooks), persuading (e.g., essays), and entertaining (e.g., novels), so all options are valid.
For the second question: An instruction manual for a television exists to guide users on setup, use, and troubleshooting, which is an informative purpose.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. C. inform