Question

Which is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

to present a case for or against a particular position


to let the reader enter the lives of the characters


to tell the story of a period in the writer’s life

Answer 1

to present a case for or against a particular position

Step-by-step explanation:

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.

Answer 2

a. to present a case for or against a particular position

Step-by-step explanation: