The purpose of writing an argument is:
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
An argumentative piece of writing is designed to present a specific stance or viewpoint on a topic, provide evidence and reasoning to support that stance, and thereby convince readers to consider, if not agree with, the author's perspective. While informing readers about the benefits of a topic and planning what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic are part of crafting an argument, the overarching goal is persuasion. Additionally, while allowing readers to come to their own conclusions might be a feature of more neutral or exploratory writing, an argument specifically aims to steer readers toward the author's conclusion.
Which is the purpose of writing an argument? (1 point)
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to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
to allow readers to come to their own conclusions about a topic
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to persuade readers to agree with the author's opinion
to inform readers about the benefits of a topic
to inform readers about the benefits of a topic
to plan what evidence a reader will want to read on a topic
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