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Literary Analysis: Author’s Voice

Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow.

I’ve come to terms with my dreaminess, my absent-mindedness—well, okay, my ditziness! Why do I characterize myself this way? A few examples might make this description very clear. They might include such mild eccentricities as mismatched socks and paint smudges on jeans and in hair. Or I could cite more embarrassing moments, perhaps having to do with personal hygiene or misunderstandings. But why bother with the descriptions; you’ve probably already grasped the idea!

Keeping the author’s voice in mind, what is most likely the author’s purpose for writing?
A. to inform
B. to persuade
C. to explain
D. to entertain

B?

What is the author's "voice"? Is he/she trying to persuade you to do something or take a point of view?

Oh ok then I hope so its C. am i correct?

To determine the author's purpose for writing, you can analyze the tone and language used in the text. In this selection, the author uses casual and lighthearted language, such as referring to themselves as "dreamy," "absent-minded," and even "ditzy." The author also mentions eccentricities like mismatched socks and paint smudges, as well as embarrassing moments. These choices in tone and content suggest that the primary purpose of the author's writing is to entertain the reader. Therefore, the correct answer is D. to entertain.