Read this sentence from the article "Journalin." Treat your journal like a good friend; make time for it.

Why does the author compare a journal to a good friend in the sentence above?

A. to show that a journal is something that needs to be shared with others.

B. to show how important it is to dedicate oneself to journal-writing.

C. to show how similar journaling and talking to friends are.

D. to show that a journal should be hidden in a safe place.