What is the purpose of evidence in a persuasive text?
Select the best answer from the choice provided.
A.
introduce new information
B.
support a claim
C.
provide a counterargument
D.
elaborate with details
The best answer would be B. Evidence is supposed to support the claim you've made in your topic sentence (if it's an essay). The main purpose of a persuasive text is to make the audience believe your views.
