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Means of Support

Means of Support. Persuasive Writing. Why do we need means of support?. Personal Stories. Use a personal story to convince the reader that your position is the best. Example:

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Means of Support

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  1. Means of Support Persuasive Writing Why do we need means of support?

  2. Personal Stories • Use a personal story to convince the reader that your position is the best. Example: When I was in 6th grade, my uncle died of lung cancer. I had begged and begged him to stop smoking, but he couldn’t. I know, first hand, the damages smoking can do, not only to yourself, but to those who love you.

  3. Facts from the News • Cold, hard facts (or warm and fuzzy ones) from a reliable source might help prove your point. Example: MSNBC recently reported that sleep-deprived teens driving to early morning classes were more likely to be in a dangerous accident than their well-rested peers.

  4. Images • A picture is worth a thousand words…

  5. Testimonial • A celebrity’s opinion of an idea or a product might be just what you need to convince your audience. Example: Edward Cullen drives a volvo!

  6. Statistics • Use numbers, percentages, averages, etc. to prove your point. Example: 16-year-olds are three times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than drivers of any other age.

  7. Expert Opinion • Use an expert’s opinion to back up your own. Who’s better to trust than someone with tons of experience and/or education? Example: Miriam Eve (Princeton University-PhD) has found that high-fructose corn syrup does cause a more rapid weight gain than regular sugar.

  8. Facts from History • Those who forget it are doomed to repeat it. Remind the reader of where we’ve come from so they can see where we’re headed. Example: 1998 was the warmest year in history, until that record was passed in 2005, and then again in 2007.

  9. Headlines • Reminding readers of an important news event that relates to your topic will help you garner support. Example: It was only a few months ago when we read about the tragic death of a local, 17-year-old girl. She was in a fatal car accident on her way home from a late swim practice.

  10. Headlines • Reminding readers of an important news event that relates to your topic will help you garner support. Example: It was only a few months ago when we read about the tragic death of a local, 17-year-old girl. She was in a fatal car accident on her way home from a late swim practice.

  11. Quotations • You took the words right out of her mouth! It’s a good thing too, because now your reader knows someone else agrees with you. Example: Susie Foster, of West Windsor New Jersey, echoes many of her classmates when she states, “I have so much homework, I haven’t seen my desk, let alone my father, in weeks!”

  12. Popular Belief • As demonstrated by block 1, popular belief is important! If everyone else believes or assumes it, why shouldn’t you? Example: If you try your hardest, you can be whatever you want to be. Example: Contrary to popular belief, incomplete homework is not a sign of laziness.

  13. Interviews • Mentioning information you learned while speaking with something about a topic is a great way to remind the reader you’ve done your research. Example: In a recent interview, Matthew Stephen supported homework by claiming that assigned questions are easier to answer after you’ve read the chapter.

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