The author’s purpose in this passage is to( ) A.list those writers who make up the back bone of a great literature curriculumB.compare the young reader’s experience with literature to that of the mature readerC.advocate the adoption of the“life experienc

The author’s purpose in this passage is to( )

A.list those writers who make up the back bone of a great literature curriculum
B.compare the young reader’s experience with literature to that of the mature reader
C.advocate the adoption of the“life experience” approach to teaching
D.plead for the retention of great literature as a fundamental part of the curriculum