Purpose is the explicit intention of the writing as directed by the task.
Purpose: Why are you writing it?
For example, the purpose of the Persuasive Essay is to identify, justify and exemplify a position on the relationship between nature and nurture.
Persuasive Example Essay
Task: Identify, justify and exemplify a position on the relationship between nature and nurture. Consider the relationship in the context of school-based education.
Genre: Essay
Length: 600 words (not including references and direct quotations)
Refer to the textbook pages and sections to improve your knowledge and understanding of the criterion.
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