Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
what is the author’s main purpose in writing the letter?
a. he wants to convince the government to enforce the treaty.
b. he wants to denounce the cherokee men who signed the treaty.
c. he wants to show respect to the government.
d. he wants to persuade government to withdraw the treaty.
mo-ela: mo.11-12.ri.1.a

Explanation:

To determine the author's main purpose, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Enforcing the treaty is different from the likely intent related to treaty withdrawal (common in such contexts like Cherokee treaties, where the author likely opposes the treaty and wants it withdrawn).
• Option B: Denouncing Cherokee men is not the main purpose of a letter to the government; the focus is on the treaty's fate, not personal denouncement.
• Option C: Showing respect is a minor or non - existent aspect compared to the treaty - related action.
• Option D: In historical contexts (e.g., Cherokee treaties), authors often wrote to persuade the government to withdraw unjust treaties. This aligns with the typical purpose of such letters.

Answer:

D. He wants to persuade government to withdraw the treaty.