Select all the correct answers. Which of the following answers best describe the purpose of Philip K. D*ck’s short story “The Gun”?

to consider the aggressive tendencies of human nature
to discuss the implications of destructive technology
to create an understanding about weapons among the public
to give evidence of life existing on planets other than Earth

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answer: a: they can affect the author’s perspective and in turn the theme and purpose for the writing.

the author's background and time period greatly affect the text that the author produces. this is because we are all a reflection of our time period and background. depending on where and when we were born, we will find some questions more important than others. for example, if we are a wealthy person born in medieval times, we will most likely be interested in courtly love and stories of knights and honour. however, if we are born in the 20th century in africa, we might instead focus on colonialism and its effects on the newly liberated countries. the theme and the purpose of writing are both affected by these conditions.

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the answer to the question is a

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.