What must a reader consider to understand an author's purpose for writing? Check all that apply. the theme of the text
the topic of the text
the name of the text
the author's use of language
the author's attitude toward the topic
the author's approach to discussing the topic

2) the topic of the text

5) the authors attitude toward the topic

6) the author's approach to discussing the topic

the pronoun reference replaces a noun, but you have to make sure there's no room for confusion.

in the first sentence "her" could be referring to shely or to the sister. the answer there is "shelly called her sister and told her about the new baby."

in the second sentence "it" could be referring to the roof or the floor. the answer there is "since the roof leaks on the family room floor, we need to repair the roof."