PERSUASIVE WRITING

1. What is a persuasive writing?

- Persuasive writing is a form of argumentative writing that presents logical arguments with emotional
appeal in order to sway readers to a particular point of view. Where an argumentative essay introduces both
sides of a debate and allows the reader to make an informed choice, a persuasive essay is about the inclusion
of information that supports your thesis statement, only involving counterarguments as a means to discredit
them.
- Persuasive essay writing is a useful writing skill. It allows a writer to clearly present their ideas in a
structured and convincing way. Persuasive writing can be powerful, influencing people to believe in a
cause and putting out a call to action, like donating to a certain charity or voting for a particular political
candidate.
- A persuasive essay — also called a position paper or argument essay — is a piece of academic writing
in which you employ logic and evidence to convince a reader to accept your point of view.

2. How to write a persuasive writing

Introduction:
+ Topic and controversial issue introduced effectively
+ Both sides of opinion presented with brief reason
+ Your own position stated clearly
+ Three supporting reasons stated in parallel structure
Body
• Paragraph 1
+ Topic sentence (stating 1st reason) presented clearly
+ Examples sufficient, relevant and specific
+ Closing remarks relating the examples to topic sentence
• Paragraph 2
+ Topic sentence (stating 12nd reason) presented clearly
+ Examples sufficient, relevant and specific
+ Closing remarks relating the examples to topic sentence
• Paragraph 3
+ Topic sentence (stating 12nd reason) presented clearly
+ Examples sufficient, relevant and specific
+ Closing remarks relating the examples to topic sentence
Conclusion
+ Three reasons summed up in a unique way
+ Pointed out solution or called for action, giving the reader sense of ending
3. Useful languages