Question

Question

What is your purpose when you write an argument?(1 point)
Responses

to make an educated guess about what I think my research will prove
to make an educated guess about what I think my research will prove

to state my evidence and expect people to listen to me
to state my evidence and expect people to listen to me

to convince my audience that my idea is true or better than other ideas
to convince my audience that my idea is true or better than other ideas

to find different sources that support my argument

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to convince my audience that my idea is true or better than other ideas.

This option captures the primary purpose of writing an argument, which is to persuade the audience of a particular viewpoint or stance.