17. what was the author's main reason for writing this passage? (1 point)
o to explain why something happened
o to describe what something looked like
o to convince the reader to change a policy
o to tell the reader an interesting story

the answer is A) to explain why something happened

Explanation:

im smort and i gotta 100 on the exam lol

in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.

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