What should a writer think about first when trying to decide which method of organization to use for an essay?
a. the purpose of the essay and the way each body paragraph will serve that purpose
b. the people who will read the essay and what their favorite method of organization is
c. the method of organization used by a favorite essay-writer
d. the method of organization that requires the least amount of original writing

The correct answer is A. The purpose of the essay and the way each body paragraph will serve that purpose

Explanation:

In writing, there are different methods of organization you can use, these include chronological order, compare-contrast, deductive/inductive organization, among many others. The method of organization that is appropriate for an essay depends on the purpose of the essay and the way you plan to support and develop that purpose. For example, if your purpose is related to history and you plan each paragraph covers a specific time, your essay will benefit from chronological order, but if your purpose is to show something is better than other alternatives you might use the compare-contrast method. Therefore, when deciding the method of organization you need to consider "the purpose of the essay and the way each body paragraph will serve that purpose".

"It seems to me that almost everything is a waste of time," he remarked one day as he walked dejectedly home from school. "I can't see the point in learning to solve useless problems, or subtracting turnips from turnips, or knowing where Ethiopia is or how to spell February." 

This is Milo. He is bored. He is apathetic. He sees everything is a waste of time, thus, he does not exert any effort in accomplishing anything of value.