Two large dark-coloured eyes were regarding me steadfastly. The mass that framed them, the head of the thing, was rounded, and had, one might say, a face. There was a mouth under the eyes, the lipless brim of which quivered and panted, and dropped saliva. The whole creature heaved and pulsated convulsively. A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air.

-The War of the Worlds,

H. G. Wells

What is the author's purpose in this passage?

How is this purpose revealed?

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Madyson Santana

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30 May, 09:25

Two large dark-coloured eyes were regarding me steadfastly. The mass that framed them, the head of the thing, was rounded, and had, one might say, a face. There was a mouth under the eyes, the lipless brim of which quivered and panted, and dropped saliva. The whole creature heaved and pulsated convulsively. A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air.

-The War of the Worlds,

H. G. Wells

What is the author's purpose in this passage?

How is this purpose revealed?

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The authors purpose is To entertain and this purpose is revealed through descriptive details about an alien. your welcome; )

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