Question

read the excerpt from an article.
lewis township officials have been publicly—and loudly —quarreling for what seems like forever over what to do with the 20 - acre lot of land on the north side of main street. it seems to me that the decision is easy. a big - box retailer will bring lewis hundreds of jobs—jobs desperately needed here.
what is the writers primary purpose for writing this article?
○ to persuade the audience to pursue new jobs
○ to persuade the audience to share the writer’s point of view
○ to inform the audience about a community issue
○ to inform the audience about a possible opportunity

Explanation:

The article presents a community issue (officials quarreling over a land lot) and the writer's view on it, aiming to persuade the audience to agree with their perspective (that a big - box retailer is the right choice as it brings jobs). The first option is incorrect as the focus isn't on persuading to pursue new jobs generally. The third and fourth options are incorrect as the writer is not just informing but also trying to persuade with their opinion.

Answer:

B. to persuade the audience to share the writer’s point of view