In “The Sand Castle,” what reason does Mrs. Pavloff give for the children not enjoying the beach as much as she did as a child? A:They do not know how to swim. B. They have never made a sand castle. C. They are not able to collect seashells. D. They cannot feel the sun on their bodies.

Why would a letter from the author support his argument better than an essay? o a. it can be less threatening to a reader and more personal. o b. it can let the author give lots of factual data to support his argument. o c. it can give the author a chance to make mistakes. o d. it can allow the audience to read it many times.