Question

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The purpose of a descriptive essay is to _________________ .

• A. inform the reader about the topic
• B. provide details of an event, place, or person
• C. appeal to the senses of the reader
• D. persuade the audience

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B provide details of an event, place, or person
C appeal to the senses of the reader

Choice B and C are correct. Choice B provides details or describes the event, place or person. Choice C shows how it the description appeals to the senses of the reader. Choice A is wrong as the descriptive essay is more than information on the topic. Choice D iswrong as the descriptive essay does not perusade the reader.