The purpose of an argument is to
A) encourage the reader or listener in his or her decision.
B) negotiate between the reader and the speaker.
C) convince or persuade the reader or listener to accept a claim.
D) help the reader understand what the reader needs to do.

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The purpose of an argument is to convince or persuade the reader or listener to accept a claim. Arguments are used to present evidence and reasoning in order to persuade the audience to agree with a particular point of view or take a specific action. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) do not accurately represent the main purpose of an argument.

The Purpose of an Argument Is to