What is the writer's purpose in this letter?
Dear Councillor Reeves, I am writing to express my deep concern about the proposal to close Millbrook Library. For many residents, the library is not merely a building but a lifeline. Children do their homework there because their homes have no quiet space; older people meet friends there; jobseekers use its computers to apply for work. The council argues that closing it will save money. Yet I ask you: what price can be placed on a community? If the library closes, the costs will simply be shifted to other services. I urge you to reconsider and to visit the library before you vote. Yours sincerely, Anita Shah.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. To persuade the councillor to keep the library open
- Step 1: The writer opposes the closure. Step 2. She uses persuasive techniques. Answer: To persuade the councillor to keep the library open. Why not the others: The letter is not neutral.
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