Question

1. the goal of ____ writing is to convince readers to agree with a claim through the presentation of reasons and evidence.

○ descriptive
○ expository
○ narrative
○ persuasive

Explanation:

Descriptive writing focuses on detail/imagery; expository writing explains/educates; narrative writing tells a story. Persuasive writing specifically aims to convince readers of a claim using reasons and evidence, matching the definition provided.

Answer:

D. persuasive