Question

1. which of the following best describes the authors purpose in writing this text?

a. to provide an objective summary of the number of lynchings in america
b. to talk about her own personal experiences with the anti - lynching movement
c. to inform the public about wrongful imprisonment and seek release for african americans who were wrongly imprisoned
d. to speak out about the violence of lynch law and declare a call - to - action, particularly aimed at african americans, to end lynchings

Explanation:

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

• Option A: An "objective summary" of lynching numbers is unlikely as the author's purpose is more about addressing the issue, not just summarizing numbers.
• Option B: The question is about the text's purpose, and there's no indication it's about the author's personal experiences with the anti - lynching movement.
• Option C: The text is about lynching, not wrongful imprisonment, so this is off - topic.
• Option D: Speaking out against lynch law and calling for action to end lynchings (especially against African Americans) aligns with a common purpose of texts addressing lynching, as lynching was a violent practice against African Americans, and the author would likely aim to raise awareness and call for its end.

Answer:

D. to speak out about the violence of lynch law and declare a call - to - action, particularly aimed at African Americans, to end lynchings