why is it important to evaluate the authors purpose when reading an informational text?

1. It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.
2. It can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text.
3. Explain what the authors opinion is on the information presented
4. It can highlight the qualifications writer has in a certain field.

5. It can assist the reader in critically analyzing the information presented in the text and discerning any potential bias or hidden agenda.

6. It can help the reader assess the credibility and reliability of the information being presented by the author.
7. It can enable the reader to understand the context and intended audience of the text, which might influence how they interpret and apply the information.