Question

Why was the epistolary form the BEST method of persuasion for Weldon to use in constructing her argument on the importance of great literature?

It allowed her to be concise and analytical in her argument.
It was more personal in nature and answered a direct letter from her niece.
It was the form she was most comfortable with and had the most experience using. It was a way in which she could be new and innovative in her thinking.

Answer 1

(B.) It was more personal in nature and answered a direct letter from her niece.

Answer 2

The epistolary form was the BEST method of persuasion for Weldon to use in constructing her argument on the importance of great literature because it was more personal in nature and answered a direct letter from her niece. Fay Weldon used the epistolary method in writing her creation of Letter to Alice. This letter was written to persuade Alice to read the English literature. She wanted to share this persuasion to external readers.