Please Help me There are four clues that determine an author's purpose: tone, intended audience, content, and
A. word choice
B. attitude
C. action verbs
D. word count

B

Explanation:

The author's attitude is expressed through the words and details he or she selects. ... A subjective tone uses words that describe feelings, judgments, or opinions.   hope this helps :)

c. explains words’ origins and variations.

1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,