Writing purpose should be kept in mind throughout writing because it guides decisions about what?

• A. Font size and margins
• B. Content and tone
• C. Number of illustrations
• D. Page length

Answer: (B)

Purpose drives what you choose to include in your writing and the way you present it. When you know the goal—whether to inform, explain, persuade, or entertain—you decide which facts, details, definitions, and examples are essential (the content) and how you express them (the tone). That combination helps readers understand and engage with the message in the way you intend. Design choices like font size, margins, or the number of illustrations affect readability and layout, not the core decisions about what information to convey or the voice you use. Page length can be influenced by what needs to be explained, but the most direct impact of purpose is on content and tone.