Which aspects of a story best the reader understand the author’s purpose?

The plot and setting.

Explanation:

The plot tells what the book is about and the setting tells where it takes place. It might be a poverty setting like if the book is about the ghetto.

Plot, setting and tone.

Explanation:

When creating stories, authors have a reason, a purpose to do so, which they hope it can be correctly delivered through their writing. Through plot, setting and tone this purpose can be easily found.

the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.