Question

What is the author's purpose (to persuade, entertain, inform) explain in one sentence why

A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use steroids

Answer 1

The author's purpose is to persuade.

Step-by-step explanation:

We know this because it states "urging young athletes not to use steroids." This is persuasive, as a persuasive tone always seems to convince or plead the audience to do/not to do something. In this case, it is not using steroids.