In order to be a successful reader, what should you do before reading?
A. Identify the purpose for reading that text
B. Determine the terms (labels) for all figurative
language
C. Skim all of the material before engaging in the
text
D. Determine the background of the author

Read this excerpt from mohandas gandhi's "banaras hindu university speech." what is the speaker's purpose a. to persuade his audience to struggle for self-governance through peaceful means b. to urge wealthy indians to act instead of merely talk about poverty c. to inform the audience that the british colonial power is stealing indian resources d. to persuade his audience to renounce materialistic wealth and pursue spiritual wealth