Read the excerpt from an article. What is the purpose of this piece of media writing?

If getting healthier is one of your New Year's resolutions, buy produce only at farmers' markets. Farmers' markets bring fresh and nutritious food to the average consumer. These fruits and vegetables follow strict quality standards. By shopping at farmers' markets, you'll support small farmers and deal directly with the people who grow your food.

A.

to entertain

B.

to inform

C.

to persuade

D.

to criticize

C. To persuade

Explanation:

The speaker is trying to convince people to buy produce only at farmers' markets and he did this by giving them certain reasons e. g it is fresh, nutritious and follow strict quality standards. In a way, the speaker is letting the potential customers realise that the produce you will get is better for your health compared to canned foods. He's trying to make them see reasons, and finally, he is soliciting for support for these farmers. Buying from them is a way to support them

The correct answer is C. To persuade

Explanation:

In texts, to persuade is one of the most common purposes, this focuses on convincing the audience about one idea or action by providing reasons or evidence. The piece of media writing is an example of this because the writer tries to convince the reader to "buy produce only at farmers' markets" and for doing this the author provides reasons and evidence such as "fresh and nutritious food to the average consumer", "strict quality standards" and "you'll support small farmers" that are positive aspects related to buying at farmers' markets.