Question

which two factors combine to form an author’s purpose for writing a text?
○ audience and message
○ imagery and repetition
○ narrator and narrator’s point of view
○ tone and word choice

Explanation:

To determine the factors forming an author’s purpose, we analyze each option:

• "Audience and message": An author’s purpose is shaped by who they are writing for (audience) and what they want to convey (message).
• "Imagery and repetition": These are literary devices, not factors defining purpose.
• "Narrator and narrator’s point of view": Relate to narration style, not purpose formation.
• "Tone and word choice": These are stylistic elements, not core purpose - defining factors.

So the correct pair is audience and message.

Answer:

A. audience and message