Read the excerpt from a speech. i hope everyone in attendance tonight will consider making a donation to the city park fund. this neighborhood treasure provides a safe place for children to play. it is a gathering place for summer concerts and community sporting events. city park makes our town unique and special. what is the authors purpose? to entertain listeners with stories of city park to provide humorous neighborhood anecdotes to educate people about the history of city park to persuade others to contribute money for the park

The author's purpose is to persuade others to contribute money for the park. By giving a detailed description about the purpose of the park, the author is persuading the listeners to continue contributing for the park's maintenance. This way, they can still reap the good benefits that the park has given the community in the past and as well as in the future.

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