The Conversion of King Edwin / Saint Bede the Venerable

Test Practice

Identify Author’s Purpose and Point of View

With your partner, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph of the selection?
a. to inform the reader about the results of the conversion of Edwin
b. to entertain by sharing an anecdote about Edwin
c. to show Edwin’s reflections on his experience
d. to persuade Edwin to convert to Christianity


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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