Question

What is the writer's primary purpose for writing this article?

Answer 1

Answer: to persuade the audience to share the writer's point of view.

Explanation:

In this excerpt from the article, the author tries to prove that his position is valid, and also to persuade the readers to agree with what he has to say.

The use of words "publicly" and "loudly" makes the reader pay close attention and makes the author's opinion more convincing. Moreover, the sentence "It seems to me that the decision is easy" indicates that the author himself strongly believes that his opinion is valid. He is aware that he is not the one entitled to make such a decision, but considers his suggestion to the authorities completely logical.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step 1:  Determine which options are correct

What is the writer’s primary purpose for writing this article?

- Option B:  to persuade the audience to share the writer’s point of view

The option that makes sense is Option B because the writer is trying to persuade the audience to share their point of view.  The main point of a persuasive article is to try to persuade the audience to share their point of view.

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