When figuring out the author’s purpose, the reader should look at the descriptive details in the text and ask,
"Does the author give too many details?"
"Why is the author sharing these details?"
"Which details are about the author?"
"Does the author leave out important details?"

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc