What is one of the higher purposes of literature that an author might undertake? a. criticizing a government, person, or institution b. retelling classic stories in modern ways c. sharing stories of ordinary people d. reminding readers of important historical information

A.Criticizing a government, person, or institution

The key words in the question here are "higher purpose". Might an author retell a classic story or share the lives of ordinary people, yes. However, these do not accomplish a higher purpose. When undertaking a higher purpose, the story must do more than just tell a good story. There needs to be a second level of meaning or understanding. Often author's use literature as a way of criticizing powerful entities like the government, people, or institutions because they can remain safe and deny any harmful intent even if it isn't so.

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