Question #N346
The essay states that "the first step to becoming a better writer is to develop a strong sense of purpose."
What is the most likely reason why the author mentions developing a sense of purpose?
A. To introduce the idea that having a purpose for writing can help writers to overcome the challenges they might face while writing.
B. To argue that having a purpose for writing is the only essential element of good writing.
C. To emphasize that having a purpose for writing is a difficult and time-consuming process.
D. To explain that a strong sense of purpose is more important than other elements of writing.
Correct Answer is: A
The passage states that developing a strong sense of purpose is the first step to becoming a better writer. The author is therefore likely mentioning this idea to introduce the idea that having a purpose for writing can help writers to overcome the challenges they might face while writing. The author is not arguing that this is the only essential element of good writing, nor is the author emphasizing the difficulty of the process, nor is the author stating that purpose is more important than other elements of writing.