What is the main point of a persuasive essay?

A.
The writer wants to convince the reader to accept the writer's point of view.

B.
The writer wants to force the reader to accept that he/she is wrong.

C.
The writer wants to charm the reader into believing what the essay says is true.

D.
The writer wants to find solutions to difficult problems by writing an essay about the problems and solutions.

Explanation: list titled global warming and its impact. There is an introductory sentence Global warming is a serious problem, followed by 3 list entries: The need for fossil fuels is increasing. Gases are released and trapped in the atmosphere, causing changes in weather. If not corrected soon, there may be permanent changes in our weather patterns, causing damage to the environment.

Which accurately describes what is happening in this outline? Check all that apply.

1. The writer is using the block method of organization.

2. The writer is trying to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

3. The writer includes both problems and solutions.

4. More than one problem is listed.

5. The writer uses point-by-point organization.