Question

id also like to demystify the idea that fairy tales are of use only to writers of fantasy or fabulism. id like to celebrate their lucid form. and id like to reveal how specific techniques in fairy tales cross stylistic boundaries. for while the interpretation of fairy tales is a well-traveled path among writers, fairy-tale techniques remain little identified and appreciated.

-\fairy tale is form, form is fairy tale,\
kate bernheimer

which details from the text best support the conclusion that the authors purpose is to inform? check all that apply.

\id also like to demystify\
\only to writers of fantasy\
\id like to celebrate\
\id like to reveal\
\a well-traveled path\

Explanation:

Analyze the author's stated goals

Using the Authors Purpose Analysis knowledge point, we examine the verbs used by the author to express her intentions:

• "demystify": to make a subject clearer or easier to understand (informative).
• "celebrate": to praise or honor publicly (expressive/persuasive).
• "reveal": to make previously unknown information known (informative).

Evaluate the choices using textual evidence

Using the Textual Evidence knowledge point, we match the options to the informative goals:

• "I'd also like to demystify" directly supports the purpose of clarifying and informing.
• "I'd like to reveal" directly supports the purpose of showing and explaining new insights.
• "I'd like to celebrate" indicates appreciation rather than strictly informing.
• The other phrases are descriptive fragments that do not directly signal an informative purpose.

Answer:

• "I'd also like to demystify" (Correct answer)
• "only to writers of fantasy"
• "I'd like to celebrate"
• "I'd like to reveal" (Correct answer)
• "a well-traveled path"