Question

Select the correct answer.
What is the purpose of writing a reflective essay?

(A)to describe an amusing event in the writer’s life as if it were a short story

(B)to provide information on a particular topic using facts and evidence

(C)to persuade the reader to agree with the opinion presented about a topic

(D)to share a personal experience and analyze its impact on the writer's life

(E)to compare two different viewpoints and provide objective analysis about each

Answer 1

The correct option is D.
The major aim of reflective essay is to make one to think critically about the event that one has experienced and how one react during the course of the event. Critically analyzing one's response to the event will prepare one to react and handle the issue better in the future if a similar event occur.