Answer:
Any text where the main aim is to convey a point of view is a persuasive text and tries to convince a reader. An argument, exposition, debate, analysis or even an advertisement may be a convincing text.
Explanation:
I would say
Only Gerasim recognized it and pitied him.
Gerasim alone did not lie; everything showed that he alone understood the facts of the case and did not consider it necessary to disguise them,
the train crash caused delays to all journeys from Manchester
Geologists carried out surveys on two v-shaped vallies in wales
leaders of many different countries signed both peace treaties
there are several charities which help family adopt children
