Question

question 1
1 pts
which of the following is not a common purpose of literary authors?
to explain the steps of a process
to reveal a truth about experience
to encourage readers to consider an issue
to express a characters perspective

question 2
1 pts
which of the following describes how an authors purpose might affect his or her decisions while writing?
a short story writer who wants to frighten readers makes the main character unlikable.
a playwright who wants to get his play produced writes each scene as quickly as possible.
a poet who wants to express feelings chooses words that will stir strong emotion in readers.
a novelist who wants to change peoples opinions chooses more difficult academic words.

Explanation:

For Question 1: Literary authors typically aim to reveal truths, encourage consideration of issues, and express perspectives. Explaining process steps is more technical (like in a how - to manual), not a common literary purpose.
For Question 2: An author's purpose guides their choices. A poet expressing feelings would use emotive words. Making a character unlikable doesn't frighten (might alienate), writing scenes quickly for production is not a typical purpose - driven choice (quality matters), and using difficult words to change opinions is not effective (clarity and persuasion matter more).

Answer:

Question 1: to explain the steps of a process
Question 2: A poet who wants to express feelings chooses words that will stir strong emotion in readers.