Question

What is the purpose of writing a reflective essay?

1)to describe an amusing event in the writer’s life as if it were a short story
2)to provide information on a particular topic using facts and evidence
3)to persuade the reader to agree with the opinion presented about a topic
4)to share a personal experience and analyze its impact on the writer's life
5)to compare two different viewpoints and provide objective analysis about each

Answer 1

4). It's reflecting on the character of the writer and the importance of moments or periods of their life.

Answer 2

The correct answer is 4. To share a personal experience and analyze its impact on the writer's life

Explanation:

A reflective essay is a type of essay in which the main purpose of the author is to explain one or more personal experiences and then analyze the consequences or impact of that event especially the way the author changed due to the event or events explored which allows the author of the essay to reflect on experience and changes in life. This also implies, reflective essays do not aim at persuading the reader as other essays but at sharing one or more experiences and reflecting on them, but as other essays information is organized in an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion structure. Considering this, it can be concluded the purpose of writing in a reflective essay is to share a personal experience and analyze its impact on the writer's life.