Question

social media is not always an online distraction or procrastination platform. while some may be addicted to their social media networks, it is one of the best ways to stay informed. major news outlets, corporations and persons of interest use social media to deliver messages to the masses. with items posting immediately, the public stays informed. some issues cause controversy, but social media does more good than harm in retrospect. —\its not all bad: the social good of social media,\ aj agrawal what is the authors purpose? dropdown with options: to inform, to persuade, to entertain (marked with x) ors claim? dropdown

Explanation:

The author presents an argument about social media's value (not just a distraction, good for staying informed, more good than harm). The purpose is to persuade the reader to see social media in a positive light (that it has social good), rather than just inform (though there is info, the overall goal is to convince about its benefits) or entertain. So the correct purpose is to persuade.

Answer:

to persuade