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Grammar: Paragraphs - Persuasive

Question 2 • FHS English 10 B-CR

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

Answer
A
to show how to do something
B
to describe something
C
to get others to agree with you r point of view
D
none of the above

Explanation

A persuasive essay aims to convince readers to agree with the writer’s point of view. Choice C, “to get others to agree with your point of view,” describes that purpose. Showing how to do something is the purpose of instructions, while describing something has a different purpose.

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