Question

what is the authors purpose in a work of nonfiction?

the reason the author is writing
the thesis statement
the universal topic
the reason an author stops writing

Explanation:

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Define author's purpose

The author's purpose refers to the underlying reason or motivation behind why a writer decides to create a specific piece of text (e.g., to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain).

Evaluate the given options

• the reason the author is writing: This directly matches the definition of author's purpose.
• the thesis statement: This is a specific sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay, not the overall purpose itself.
• the universal topic: This refers to a broad theme or subject matter.
• the reason an author stops writing: This is unrelated to literary analysis or the intent of the text.

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<mcq-correct>the reason the author is writing</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>the thesis statement</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>the universal topic</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>the reason an author stops writing</mcq-option>
</answer>

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Answer:

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Define author's purpose

The author's purpose refers to the underlying reason or motivation behind why a writer decides to create a specific piece of text (e.g., to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain).

Evaluate the given options

• the reason the author is writing: This directly matches the definition of author's purpose.
• the thesis statement: This is a specific sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay, not the overall purpose itself.
• the universal topic: This refers to a broad theme or subject matter.
• the reason an author stops writing: This is unrelated to literary analysis or the intent of the text.

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<mcq-correct>the reason the author is writing</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>the thesis statement</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>the universal topic</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>the reason an author stops writing</mcq-option>
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