Question #N1200
The author’s purpose in this passage is to persuade the reader to take action, but the text doesn’t include a direct call for action. The author instead uses a strategy of describing a problem and then offering a solution. This strategy is common in persuasive writing, but it’s not always the most effective way to persuade a reader to act. What is the most likely reason why the author chose to use this strategy?
In this passage, the author most likely describes a problem and then offers a solution in order to
A. establish the author’s authority on the subject.
B. present the author’s perspective as unbiased and objective.
C. encourage the reader to think critically about the issue.
D. make the author’s argument more persuasive to the reader.
Correct Answer is: D
The author chose to use this strategy in order to make the argument more persuasive to the reader. By describing a problem and then offering a solution, the author makes it clear to the reader what the issue is and how it can be addressed. This can be more persuasive than simply stating a solution without context.