You write a letter to your parents trying to convince them to change their mind, about you spending the night at your friend's house.
Inform
A fun story
Explain
Facts
Entertain
The author uses facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.
Change your mind
Persuade
The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something.
How to do something
The author wants to teach you how to do something.
