When an author's purpose is to persuade, the material is intended ...

[bobypop]

When an author's purpose is to persuade, the material is intended to
 
  a. influence the reader's thinking and/or behavior.
  b. present facts, data, and statistics.
  c. explain an idea, concept, or theory.
  d. describe someone or something.

Question 2

For the heading Types of Sleep Disorders, the best example of a goal question is:
 
  a. What do different types of dreams mean?
  b. Why do spicy foods keep me awake?
  c. What are the main types of sleep disorders?
  d. How much sleep do people really need?

[Smiles0805]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c