Persuasive Writing:
Persuasive writing is writing where the writer presents his/her opinion and/or facts about a topic and tries to convince the reader to agree with an argument or act in a particular way.
Why do authors try to persuade their readers?
- To change someone's opinion
- To make money (advertisements)
- To support what they believe
- To get what they want
- To offer a solution to a problem
How/Where We Notice Persuasive Writing:
- It uses "I" Statements: I think, I believe, I feel
- It says "You": You should, you could, you ought to
- It shares opinions
- It has facts to support opinions
- It can be fiction or non-fiction
- It looks like an advertisement
- It could be a book or movie review
How do authors persuade their readers?
- Logical arguments - facts and information that makes sense
- Emotional appeal - make the audience feel something
- Use humor - be funny
- Scare someone
- Talk about their favorite things
- Use celebrities or important people to endorse their ideas/products
Words to Use:
In persuasive writing, word choice is very important. The writer is not just writing facts. He or she is writing them in such a way to get the reader to agree with him/her or choose his/her side over that of an opponent. Words that are often used in persuasive writing:
- Want / I want to
- Need / You need to / I need you to
- Love / I would love it if you
- Let me / I promise
- In my opinion
- In fact / For example
- On the other hand
- I believe / My belief is
- Because / I think
- You should / I should / We could