Question

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

A.to provide information to readers
B.to convince the audience of a certain viewpoint
C.to paint a picture in words for readers
D.to tell readers a story

Answer 1

The answer is letter B

Answer 2

The purpose of a persuasive essay is to B. to convince the audience of a certain viewpoint. 
Persuade- convince  
Inform- tell 
Entertain- interesting. Example: Story