Question
What is the author's purpose for this passage?
• The author would like for the reader to consider which is better - the e-reader or the
paperback.
O The author would like for the reader to understand why the e-reader is better than the
paperback.
O The author would like for the reader to understand why the paperback is better than
the e-reader.
O The author would like for the reader to understand why technology is not always the
better option.
Answer
The author's purpose for this passage is to have the reader consider which is better - the e-reader or the paperback.