Question

The author of the passage discusses Jane Austen primarily in order to

• A. Compare the novels of Austen to those of Dickens and Gide
• B. Contrast letters written by ordinary people with those written by celebrities
• C. Explain why letters written by eminent authors are usually interesting to read
• D. Emphasize the distinctive style of Austen's novels
• E. Champion a particular kind of letter writing

Answer 1

The correct option is E Champion a particular kind of letter writing

The author argues that the letters written by Jane Austen to her sister are as natural as a personal letter written to a relative or a friend should be whereas the letters written by many other eminent authors is not so. In this context, we can conclude that the writer of the passage champions a particular kind of letter. Thus E is the best answer.