Which is a benefit of recognizing an author's purpose?

• A. It increases comprehension
• B. It guarantees all claims are true
• C. It hides text structure
• D. It distracts reader

Answer: (A)

Understanding the author's purpose gives you a clear reading goal. When you know whether the author aims to inform, persuade, or entertain, you can focus on the main idea, important details, and the reasons the author provides. That focus helps you follow the message, remember key points, and summarize what you read more accurately. It also helps you tell which statements are facts and which are opinions, and why those details matter to what the author is trying to achieve. In short, recognizing purpose makes the text easier to comprehend.

It doesn’t guarantee that every claim is true, since evaluating truth depends on evidence and reasoning, not purpose alone. It also doesn’t hide text structure; recognizing purpose often helps you see how the text is built to achieve its goal. And it isn’t about distracting you; it should keep your reading focused on what the author is trying to accomplish.