Read a paragraph from a presentation.
<em>Most of you probably are fans of typical American sports, such as baseball and basketball. However, I urge you to consider watching and participating in sports that are popular in other nations. Most of us are familiar with soccer. However, few of us realize that it is the most popular sport in the world. You’ve all experienced Super Bowl Sunday madness, but that is nothing compared to the international frenzy that sweeps across our planet every four years when soccer’s World Cup occurs. Watching the games of the World Cup can be a fun way to connect with other sports fans around the globe.</em>
Question: What is the purpose of this presentation?
Options:
- To persuade.
- To instruct.
- To inform
.
- To entertain.
Answer: The correct answer is: <u>To persuade.</u>
Explanation: A persuasive text or presentation is used to make a reader or audience do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. In the presentation, the author persuades the audience to watch and participate in the sport of soccer. The presentation uses persuasive keywords, like: ''<em>I urge you'...', ''but that is nothing compared to...'' </em>and <em>''consider watching and participating in...'' </em>
