Question

the main purpose of an argumentative essay is to
○ antagonize your readers.
○ voice your opinion on personal matters.
○ explain facts and statistics from varied sources.
○ persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.

Explanation:

An argumentative essay uses evidence and reasoning to convince the audience of a specific stance. Antagonizing readers is not a valid academic goal; voicing personal opinions without structured support is not its focus; explaining facts alone is the purpose of an expository essay, not an argumentative one.

Answer:

persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.