Question

Select the correct answer.
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
A.
to provide information to readers
B.
to convince the audience of a certain viewpoint
C.
to paint a picture in words for readers
D.
to tell readers a story

Answer 1

Answer: b

The persuasive purpose is used to convince, or persuade, the reader that the opinion, or assertion, or claim, of the writer is correct or valid. Persuasion is more selfish than argument (debate). Argument attempts to arrive at a logical solution to an issue.