Which statement describes persuasive texts?

• A. Explain with facts
• B. Provide step-by-step directions
• C. Use evidence to support author's claims
• D. Tell about the author's life

Answer: (C)

Persuasive texts aim to convince readers by backing up the author's claims with evidence. The author makes a point and then uses reasons, facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions to show why that point is valid. The goal is to influence what readers think or do, not just to share information. In contrast, informative or expository writing mainly explains topics with facts, procedural or instructional texts tell you how to do something step by step, and biographical writing focuses on describing a person’s life. So using evidence to support the author's claims is what makes persuasive writing effective.