When an author’s purpose is to persuade, what does he/she do?

The author informs the readers about a topic.
The author convinces the readers about something.
The author describes a setting vividly.
The author entertains with an interesting story.

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When an author’s purpose is to persuade, he/she convinces the readers about something. The goal is to influence the reader's thoughts, beliefs, or actions regarding a particular issue or topic.