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Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing. In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something. Persuasive writing follows a particular format . . It has an introduction , a body where the argument is developed,

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Persuasive Writing

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  1. Persuasive Writing In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something.

  2. Persuasive writing follows a particular format. • It has an introduction, • a body where the argument is developed, • and a conclusion..

  3. Introduction The introduction has a "hook or grabber" to catch the reader's attention

  4. More ‘grabbers’ • Opening with an Anecdote: A personal story -- short and to the point. • Opening with a Statistic or Fact: Find a fact that supports your position with research • Opening with a Question. This question might be rhetorical. (What would the result be of…?) • Opening with an Exaggeration or Outrageous Statement. (my neighbor sees nothing wrong with letting her large dogs roam the streets.)

  5. The introduction should also include a thesis or focus statement. • A thesis statement is always a complete sentence with three objectives. • It tells the reader the specific topic of your essay. • It imposes manageable limits on that topic. • It suggests the organization of your paper.

  6. Body Paragraph #1 • First argument or reason to support your position: • Must have evidence of logical, ethical or emotional appeal • Topic sentence explaining your point. • Elaboration to back your point: facts and opinions that support your position

  7. Body Paragraph #2 • Second argument or reason to support your position: • Must have evidence of logical, ethical or emotional appeal • Topic sentence explaining your point. • Elaboration to back your point: facts and opinions that support your position

  8. Body Paragraph #3: Opposing Viewpoint: • The reader will know you have considered another point of view and have a rebuttal to it. • Opposing point to your argument. • Your rebuttal to the opposing point. • Elaboration to back your rebuttal

  9. Concluding Paragraph • VI. Conclusion: • Summary of main points or reasons • Restate thesis statement • Personal comment or a call to action.

  10. Style • Sentence variety • Clarity • Good grammar, mechanics • Learn to revise and review for content! No more shallow revisions!

  11. Summary • The Persuasive Essay has 5 paragraphs of 8 sentences each. Make diction and tone evident • There must be evidence of two types of appeals. Choose from logical, emotional and ethical • There must be a counter argument and a rebuttal • There must be a strong concluding paragraph with a call to action.

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