Read the following excerpt from a blog post. what is the purpose of this piece of media writing?

shoppers at alpha mart in downtown new york last night were surprised when they saw hip-hop singer claire stone walk in with her golden retriever rego on a leash. the 20-year-old singer was dressed in yellow shorts and a white shirt. onlookers reported that she bought a packet of cotton balls and dog biscuits. rego sure is a lucky dog to have a diva shop for him!

a.
to entertain
b.
to inform
c.
to persuade
d.
to criticize