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Nonfiction: Two Authors` Perspectives of the Writer`s Craft

Question 10 • VA-English 10 CR

The following question refers to “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe and On Writing by Stephen King. Which main idea is similar to both texts?

Answer
A
Writers should not trust their own instincts.
B
Writing alone is necessary.
C
Writing is difficult.
D
Writers should read their works aloud.

Explanation

Both texts present writing as demanding work that takes care and effort. Poe describes building “The Raven” through deliberate choices about its structure and effects, while King discusses the discipline and labor involved in writing. So the shared idea is that writing is difficult.

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