What is the main purpose of a persuasive story or essay?

to urge the reader to learn more about an issue

to change the reader's mind about an issue

to show that someone else is wrong about an issue

to entertain the reader in an educational way

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The main purpose of a persuasive story or essay is to change the reader's mind about an issue. While it may also aim to inform or entertain, its primary objective is to persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action regarding the topic discussed.