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Persuasive Writing:An Introduction
Created by S. WilsonGCHS – Fall 2009
Persuasive Writing
What is Persuasive Writing?The writer takes a stand for or against a topic or an issue. The writer tries to convince readers to either do or believe something.
Persuasive Writing
You’ve Been Persuaded Before…
For Example…
•Peer Pressure•Family, Friends, Teachers•Commercials
Persuasive Writing
Format of Persuasive ArgumentRegardless of whether the argument is a
television commercial or an essay, the following basic format should be followed:
Persuasive WritingFormat of Persuasive
ArgumentTHE INTRODUCTION…
Using a “Hook”
Using a “Hook”
A “hook” is something used to catch the audience’s attention so they ‘stick around’ to hear your argument.
ExaggerationEveryone who
smokes will die a slow and painful
death
ExaggerationEveryone who
smokes will die a slow and painful
deathQuestionHave you ever wondered why
cigarettes are so addicting?
QuestionHave you ever wondered why
cigarettes are so addicting?
Statistic Information
An astounding 60% of high
school students smoke
Statistic Information
An astounding 60% of high
school students smoke
Anecdote/Personal StoryI smoked for three years
before realizing I was killing myself
Anecdote/Personal StoryI smoked for three years
before realizing I was killing myself
Strong StatementCigarettes are
Canada’s number one killer
Strong StatementCigarettes are
Canada’s number one killer
Unusual Detail/FactThere are
hundreds of chemicals found
in a normal cigarette
Unusual Detail/FactThere are
hundreds of chemicals found
in a normal cigarette
Interesting Quote:“It’s easy to quit
smoking. I’ve done hundreds of
times.” –Mark Twain
Interesting Quote:“It’s easy to quit
smoking. I’ve done hundreds of
times.” –Mark Twain
Persuasive Writing
Format of Persuasive ArgumentTHE BODY…
Each body paragraph focuses on a main idea that you use to try and convince your audience of your argument. This is achieved by using a combination of:
•Examples•Facts•Explanations•Reasons
Typically, at least THREE main ideas to support the argument.
Each body paragraph focuses on a main idea that you use to try and convince your audience of your argument. This is achieved by using a combination of:
•Examples•Facts•Explanations•Reasons
Typically, at least THREE main ideas to support the argument.
However, there are other
techniques that can be
used to try and convince
the audience….
However, there are other
techniques that can be
used to try and convince
the audience….
Persuasive WritingFormat of Persuasive
ArgumentTHE BODY…
PERSUASIVE WRITING TECHNIQUESPERSUASIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES
Persuasive WritingFormat of Persuasive
ArgumentTHE BODY… ACKNOWLEDGING OPPOSING ARGUMENT…
ACKNOWLEDGING OPPOSING ARGUMENT…
A good argument will think about how the other side might respond to the argument and then show how their thoughts are wrong… before they even have a chance to speak!
A good argument will think about how the other side might respond to the argument and then show how their thoughts are wrong… before they even have a chance to speak!
1. Introduce opposing pointEx: There are some people who continue to argue that the Grade 10 Literacy Test is a waste of time and money
1. Introduce opposing pointEx: There are some people who continue to argue that the Grade 10 Literacy Test is a waste of time and money
2. Offer rebuttal (your opposite argument)Ex: However, what is on the test is normally taught in class so very little extra time is needed. The test also costs very little money.
2. Offer rebuttal (your opposite argument)Ex: However, what is on the test is normally taught in class so very little extra time is needed. The test also costs very little money.
3. Provide support for your pointEx: In fact, the Literacy Test has improved student reading and writing skills by 33%, so it is well worth the time and money.
3. Provide support for your pointEx: In fact, the Literacy Test has improved student reading and writing skills by 33%, so it is well worth the time and money.
Persuasive Writing
Format of Persuasive ArgumentTHE CONCLUSION…
The conclusion summarizes the argument and support for the reader. It includes:
•Restated thesis•Restated main point•A memorable line to get the audience to remember the argument or act on your argument (Ex. A commercial might want you to act by buying something)
The conclusion summarizes the argument and support for the reader. It includes:
•Restated thesis•Restated main point•A memorable line to get the audience to remember the argument or act on your argument (Ex. A commercial might want you to act by buying something)
Persuasive WritingFormat of Persuasive
ArgumentTHE OUTLINE…
Persuasive Writing:An Introduction