Question

read the excerpt from \how the grimm brothers saved the fairy tale.\

between 1812 and 1857, seven editions of their tales appeared, each one different from the last, until the final, best-known version barely resembled the first. given that the first edition has recently been honored in bicentenary celebrations throughout the world, it is perhaps a good time to reexamine what we think we know about the original tales of the brothers grimm.

what is the authors purpose in writing this paragraph?

to persuade the reader that the grimm brothers were influential
to entertain the reader with excerpts from the grimms tales
to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the grimms original tales
to show the reader that the grimms have received many honors

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt's content

Using the Grimms Fairy Tales Evolution and Grimm Brothers Analysis knowledge points, we examine the text:

• The paragraph notes that seven editions of the tales appeared between 1812 and 1857, with the final version barely resembling the first.
• It mentions that the first edition has recently been honored in bicentenary celebrations.
• It concludes: "it is perhaps a good time to reexamine what we think we know about the original tales of the Brothers Grimm."

Determine the author's purpose

Using the Authorial Intent Analysis knowledge point:

• The final sentence explicitly states the goal: to "reexamine what we think we know about the original tales."
• This directly aligns with informing the reader that the text will take a second look at these original, lesser-known versions of the tales.
• Therefore, the correct option is the third choice.

Answer:

• (A) to persuade the reader that the Grimm brothers were influential
• (B) to entertain the reader with excerpts from the Grimms' tales
• (C) to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the Grimms' original tales (Correct answer)
• (D) to show the reader that the Grimms have received many honors