Persuasion
Persuasive Writing In persuasive writing, the writer takes a stand FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something. I Want You
Support a Cause Persuasion is used to . . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVWkO8zZjpE
Urge People to Action Persuasion is used to . . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeRFhwSYVQ
Stir Up Sympathy Persuasion is used to . . . . http://youtu.be/2RUYkzJio24
Encourage Change Persuasion is used to . . . . http://youtu.be/XRnHWQ7HNZg
Right a Wrong Persuasion is used to . . . . http://youtu.be/Fus4nBIjV2I
How do I make my writing persuasive?
Tips for Persuasive Writing Take a stand Make sure the audience knows your position on the topic. Use a strong topic sentence to introduced your position
Tips for Persuasive Writing Appeal to reason or logic Use evidence to support your viewpoint. Statistics, facts, quotations from experts and examples will help you to build a strong case for your argument.
Tips for Persuasive Writing Appeal to Emotions Pull on the readers heartstrings
Tips for Persuasive Writing Use Rhetorical Questions Give the audience something to really think about
Tips for Persuasive Writing Use Repetition By repeating a strategic word or phrase you make a stronger impact on the reader and give them something to remember