If Mark Twain is an option, then that would be the answer.
In The Metamorphosis of the Dnieper, the Volga, and the Dvina (which are all rivers in Russia), the purpose of mythology that the story fulfills is explanation of natural phenomena. The creation of these rivers is what makes the plot of the story.
Answer:
In the explanation...
Explanation:
The three goals of persuasive speaking include:
1. Getting the reader to relate to your views somehow
2. Diminishing the opposing view's points and making it clear that your point is even more valid.
3. Lastly, getting the reader on your side.
The hardest goal to achieve is #2 because depending on whether or not the opposing view is directly targeting you it can be hard to try to avoid their evidence if you can't even think of evidence that would help defend your views.