Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of an author's point-of-view?

To give the reader a guide for understanding the work
To provide a conflict for the characters
To create a moral framework for the characters
To allow the reader to experience the action from a distance

The correct answer is: To give the reader a guide for understanding the work

An author's point-of-view serves to provide the reader with a guide for understanding the work. This is done through the unique perspective of the author, allowing the reader to see events, characters, and themes in a specific way. Option B is incorrect because providing a conflict for the characters is not the primary purpose of an author's point-of-view. Option C is also incorrect because creating a moral framework for the characters is not the main purpose, although it may be a part of the overall point-of-view. Lastly, option D is incorrect because the purpose is not to distance the reader from the action, but rather to provide a specific perspective and understanding of the work.