The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king.
what is a key difference between the main ideas of the texts?
a) poe states that the writer’s job is simple, while king states that the writer’s job is the most difficult of all jobs.
b) poe suggests that people should pursue employment that pays well, while king suggests that people should look for jobs that they enjoy.
c) poe professes that writers should be young, while king professes that the best writing occurs in middle age.
d) poe claims that the story is the most essential element, while king claims that the writer is the most essential element.

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