Answer:
Anyone who is interested in history will like James Cross Giblin’s The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone because Giblin gives a lot of information about ancient Greek and Egyptian history.
Explanation:
This is the opinion that is supported by evidence. Option B provides a statement of fact. Option C is also written as a fact, which is why the author uses the world "clearly" to convey it. Option D is similarly not written as an opinion. Option A is clearly an opinion because the author has no way of knowing whether everyone who is interested in history will like the text. However, he has evidence that provides support to his opinion.
Answer:
The author's purpose in "George Washington" is Option A: to inform readers about George Washington's legacy as the first president of the United States
Explanation:
George Washington was the first President of the United States. He is known as the 'Father of the country'. He was considered as one of the great leaders in the history of U.S.
The author informs the readers about Washington's legacy as first U.S. President. He is not trying to teach about his good qualities or tell about his personal life as per Option B and C respectively. Nor is he trying to convince readers about Washington's role as per Option D.