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Connecting to Text in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Question 4 • AISD ELAR 6 Summer Academy 2026

Which of the number devil's statements from The Number Devil best reveals that the author's purpose is to inform?

Answer
A
"I am the number devil!"
B
"It would be a waste of time."
C
"There's an infinite number of numbers."
D
"And I never need a notebook or briefcase."

Explanation

The statement “There's an infinite number of numbers” presents a mathematical fact, so it best shows an informative purpose. The other choices introduce the character or make a personal comment rather than teach the reader about numbers.

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