1) Which is MOST LIKELY the reason that the author uses second person pronouns in the book review?
A)
to make the review seem more formal in structure
B)
to make the review seem less harsh and opinionated
9)
to make the author feel appreciation from the readers
D)
to make the reader feel as if the author is speaking to
him or her

Yes, because it reminds the mayor about the town's budget cuts.

Explanation:

A persuasive letter is one that is written with the aim of persuading a person or organization toward accepting the stand of the writer on an issue. The letter from Julia supports her decision of keeping the swimming pool open because it acknowledges the fact that she is aware of the budget cuts and reminds this to the mayor, but regardless of this issue, she was trying to convince the mayor to still keep the community swimming pool open.