Question

read the excerpt from amy tans essay mother tongue i know this for a fact, because when i was growing up, my mothers limited english limited my perception of her. i was ashamed of her english. i believed that her english reflected the quality of what she had to say. that is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. which phrase from this excerpt best indicates to the reader that the purpose of this essay is to inform? i know this for a fact my mothers limited english the quality of what she had to say her thoughts were imperfect

Explanation:

When an essay aims to inform, it presents facts. The phrase "I know this for a fact" clearly indicates that the writer is presenting a factual statement, which is characteristic of an informative purpose. The other phrases are more descriptive or subjective elements within the narrative rather than clear indicators of an informative intent.

Answer:

"I know this for a fact"