Question

i am writing as follow up to our discussion about the impressive four-part song cycle that you wrote for our last release, trojan horse. as we discussed, i believe you would be the perfect composer to score a new game we have in development.

the game, tentatively titled chasing khan: darkans revenge, features strategy and combat sequences from the 12th-century mongolian invasion of tibet. we are interested in dynamic music that blends contemporary electronic and rock elements with mongolian folk sounds.

as we agreed, you will compose and record a title song for khan. if your title track sufficiently impresses our creative team (as i believe it will), we will happily extend a second contract for six additional songs (plus variations to match gameplay), in-game musical effects, and character-specific themes.

we will email you a contract to review and sign, and we look forward to receiving your composition no later than the end of next month. in closing, let me say how excited i am to be working with you again!

sincerely,

amelia borden
artistic director, historical gaming division
oozing edge gaming co.

what is the main purpose of this letter?

to offer m. k. bach a full-time position as head of music and sound at oozing edge gaming

to confirm m. k. bachs contract to compose and record a title song for a new video game in production

to compliment m. k. bach on her work scoring the video game soundtrack for trojan horse

Explanation:

Analyze the letter's opening statement

The letter begins by referencing a previous discussion about a song cycle the recipient wrote for a past release, Trojan Horse. The sender then states: "I believe you would be the perfect composer to score a new game we have in development." This establishes the context of hiring the recipient for a new project.

Examine the specific terms of agreement

In the third paragraph, the sender writes: "As we agreed, you will compose and record a title song for Khan." This shows that an agreement has already been reached for a specific task. The paragraph continues to explain that if this title track is successful, they will extend a second contract for additional songs and musical effects.

Evaluate the next steps mentioned

The fourth paragraph states: "We will email you a contract to review and sign, and we look forward to receiving your composition no later than the end of next month." This confirms that the immediate purpose of the communication is to finalize and secure the contract for this specific title song composition.

Assess the multiple-choice options

Using Reading Comprehension and Main Purpose Identification:

• Option 1 ("to offer M. K. Bach a full-time position...") is incorrect because the letter discusses contract-based freelance work for a specific game, not a full-time staff position.
• Option 2 ("to confirm M. K. Bach's contract to compose and record a title song...") directly aligns with the text, which outlines the agreed-upon task of composing a title song and mentions sending a contract to sign.
• Option 3 ("to compliment M. K. Bach on her work...") is incorrect because, while the letter compliments her past work briefly, this is merely introductory context rather than the primary purpose of the letter.

Answer:

• to offer M. K. Bach a full-time position as head of music and sound at Oozing Edge Gaming
• to confirm M. K. Bach's contract to compose and record a title song for a new video game in production (Correct answer)
• to compliment M. K. Bach on her work scoring the video game soundtrack for Trojan Horse