1. Persuasive Text English 10

2. What is Persuasion? The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something To take one’s side –To be talked into something

3. Facts Facts are very important in writing In persuasive writing one must pick an opinion about a topic and stick with it The typical persuasive essay does not allow space to fully argue both sides of an issue The author must stay on topic and write only to their opinion

4. Using Facts Author must use facts to support their opinion A key aspect of any persuasive writing is the use of facts Facts to back up the opinion presented in the first sentence of the persuasive essay are crucial to make the essay strong and logical Facts should be used in a persuasive essay The author should find facts that are memorable and will cause the reader of the essay to think over the points being presented