If a reader wants to evaluate a text which is the best question to ask while reading it?

What elements are used, and do they help the author's purpose?

Explanation:

they were expected to behave as the adults in their chores, and at church. they couldn't express their emotion because it was a offence to their family. they rarely played with toys or games because they were saw as distractions. boys were expected to fish, hunt work at carpentry and crafts, while girls should cook, wash, clean and sue. they learned to read because they should read the bible.

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i believe it is he has been given the drum as a joke.