The author's purpose is illustrated as the intent or reason for which he/she has created a particular work which is reflected by the central concern of the work. These purposes may include teaching, persuading, informing, entertaining/amusing, or mere sharing an event or incidence with the audience.
In the given frames from Iqbal, the author's purpose is to '<u>inform</u>' the readers that "Iqbal won the 'Youth in Action Award' for his courageous and brave act that he reflected by fighting against the cruelty and brutality faced by children in Pakistan. Thus, the author's purpose is to inform and encourage such brave acts.
Based on the options given, the possible answer for this query is "a. “Oh, sir, she smiled . . . / . . . but who passed without / Much the same smile?”. . . Thank you for your question. Please don't hesitate to ask in Brainly your queries.