Question

Which is the purpose of writing an argument?

to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to plan what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic
to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
to inform readers about the benefits of a topic

Answer 1

The primary purpose of writing an argument is **to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion**. While arguments may also provide information or allow for readers to form their own conclusions, the main goal is to convince the audience of a particular viewpoint or stance.