9. identify the author's purpose in this passage.
(4 points)
be sure to include:
• how do you know this is the author's purpose? cite specific word choices that show the
author's purpose
what is a possible influence in the author's life that is bringing out this purpose or
causing them to write the story? support your response with a detail from the selection.
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What attitude of the aristocracy is illustrated by lady bracknell's lines in the play?

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

Read the sample student claim. if university education was made free for everyone, i would be thrilled because more people would go to college and pursue successful careers. why is this not an effective claim? check all that apply. it is a topic with two or more viewpoints. it does not contain the writer’s opinion. it is simply a personal preference or feeling. it does not present supporting evidence. it cannot be supported with logical reasons.