A person who has pure alexia
A) cannot read, but can recognize words spelled aloud.
B) is unable to write.
C) would also have agraphia.
D) is usually unable to choose appropriate words.
E) suffers from a pure form of aphasia.

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Pure alexia, also known as pure word blindness, is a rare condition where a person is unable to read but can recognize words spelled aloud or by touch. This condition is usually caused by damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, particularly the occipital lobe and the visual word form area (VWFA).

Option B is incorrect as the person's ability to write is not necessarily affected by pure alexia. 
Option C is partially correct, as a person with pure alexia may also have difficulty with writing, but agraphia (inability to write) alone is not the same as pure alexia. 
Option D is not related to pure alexia and is more associated with other aphasia subtypes such as Broca's aphasia. 
Option E is partially correct as pure alexia is a subtype of aphasia, but not all forms of aphasia include pure alexia.

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