What is the purpose of a conclusion in a persuasive essay?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. To sum up the argument and leave the reader with a final strong point
- Step 1: The conclusion is the last thing the reader sees. Step 2. It should reinforce the main message. Answer: To sum up the argument and leave the reader with a final strong point. Why not the others: New points and apologies weaken the essay.
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