Read the excerpt from "Violets" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson. And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely

fancy on the wife's part, or did the husband really sigh,-a long, quivering breath of remembrance?

Which explains the most likely purpose of placing this question at the end of the story?

o The author intends for the reader to develop sympathy for the character of the wife.

The author intends for the reader to develop a dislike of the girl who sent the violets.

O The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband's inner life and emotions.

The author intends for the reader to reflect further on the funeral of the young girl.

The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband's inner life and emotions.

Explanation:

The text presents a man who receives a romantic and very sentimental letter from a young woman who loved him. This young woman died and this man was married to another woman, who does not seem to have the same emotion towards him. The last paragraph reveals that the man is sorry for not having had a romance with the author of the letter who seemed to truly love him. For this reason, he lets out sighs of memories, making the reader reflect on his previous life and the emotions he had.

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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