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 writer’s primary purpose for writing this article?
Answer
A
to persuade the audience to share the writer’s point of view
B
to persuade the audience to pursue new jobs
C
to inform the audience about a community issue
D
to inform the audience about a possible opportunity