The best example of a text where an author's purpose is to entertain is: a)a non-fiction book about space b)a newspaper c)a novel like the hunger games d)none of the above

C. The purpose of novels is to entertain the reader, and not to inform or persuade them about anything

The correct answer is C.

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just took the test;

argument: "it's time to wage a war against britain to secure american freedom."

claims: "america has tried every peaceful method available for seperating from england" & "the americans' petitions to the king have been turned away by him."

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.