Question

Literary Analysis: Author’s Voice Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow. I’ve come to terms with my dreaminess, my absent-mindedness—well, okay, my ditziness! Why do I characterize myself this way? A few examples might make this description very clear. They might include such mild eccentricities as mismatched socks and paint smudges on jeans and in hair. Or I could cite more embarrassing moments, perhaps having to do with personal hygiene or misunderstandings. But why bother with the descriptions; you’ve probably already grasped the idea! Keeping the author’s voice in mind, what is most likely the author’s purpose for writing? 

A: to persuade

B: to entertain C: to explain D:  to inform

Answer 1

The best answer would be Letter B - to entertain.

The author merely would like to provide amusement to the readers at his expense. It certainly does not persuade, explain, nor inform anything since it states - But why bother with the descriptions; you’ve probably already grasped the idea! - which could be taken as a witticism.