I have observed that a reader seldom pursues a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric…
I have observed that a reader seldom pursues a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars of the like nature, that conduce very much to the right understanding of an author.
Which one of the following is a suitable heading for the above?
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Correct answer: (A) Mr. Author
Explanation
The extract (the opening of Addison’s first Spectator essay) is about the reader’s wish to know the author himself - his looks, temper and status - before reading him. The key chooses ‘Mr. Author’ as the heading.