Question

\optimism\

helen keller

if we choose our environment, and were desire in human

makings synonymous with endowment, all men would, i suppose,

be optimists. certainly most of us regard happiness as the proper end

of earthly enterprise. the will to be happy animates alike the

philosopher, the prince and the chimney - sweep. no matter how dull,

or mean, or how wise a man is, he feels that happiness is his

disputable right.

it is curious to observe what different ideals of happiness people

cherish, and in what singular places they look for this well - spring of

their life. many look for it in the hoarding of riches, some in the pride of

power, and others in the achievements of art and literature; a few seek

it in the exploration of their own minds, or in the search for knowledge.

most people measure their happiness in terms of physical pleasure

and material possession. could they win some visible goal which they

have set on the horizon, how happy they would be! lacking this gift of

kellers reason for writing \optimism\ is called her

purpose.

e vidence.

counterclaim.

claim.

Explanation:

In writing, an author's reason for creating a work is referred to as their purpose. Here, Keller's reason for writing "Optimism" is her purpose. Evidence would be the supporting facts or details within the text. A counterclaim is an opposing argument (not relevant here as the question is about her reason). A claim is a statement of assertion (again, not the term for her reason).

Answer:

purpose