What is the purpose of a diary entry?

To record personal events, feelings, and thoughts

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To narrate a story to others

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To record data

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To persuade someone

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Solution

The correct option is A To record personal events, feelings, and thoughts
The correct answer is Option A. Diary is maintained by an individual to record his/her personal thoughts, feelings, events that has some significance in their lives. Options B, C and D aincorrect as they do not suit to the purpose of a diary entry.

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