Persuasive Writing

| Persuasive Writing In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something.Persuasive writing is often used in advertisements to get the reader to buy a product. It is also used in essays and other types of writing to get the reader to accept a point of view. In order to convince the reader you need more than opinion; you need facts or examples to back your opinion. So, be sure to do the research!Persuasive writing follows a particular format. It has an introduction, a body where the argument is developed, and a conclusion. After writing an essay, like any other piece of writing, you should read, revise, conference and revise, before publishing the final product.
Some "grabbers" include:1. Opening with an unusual detail: (Manitoba, because of its cold climate, is not thought of as a great place to be a reptile. Actually, it has the largest seasonal congregation of garter snakes in the world!)2. Opening with a strong statement: (Cigarettes are the number one cause of lighter sales in Canada!)3. Opening with a Quotation: (Elbert Hubbard once said , "Truth is stronger than fiction.")4. Opening with an Anecdote: An anecdote can provide an amusing and attention-getting opening if it is short and to the point.5. Opening with a Statistic or Fact: Sometimes a statistic or fact will add emphasis or interest to your topic. It may be wise to include the item's authoritative source.6. Opening with a Question. (Have you ever considered how many books we'd read if it were not for television?)7. Opening with an Exaggeration or Outrageous Statement. (The whole world watched as the comet flew
Define special terms used. Use cues for the reader. (e.g..: first, second, next, then etc.) * Drawing comparisons: Choose something similar to what is being explained. Use one of two patterns: Opposing or Alternating. End with a conclusion. Use cues for the reader. * Making an analysis: You can analyze a problem by looking at the parts and therefore help the reader to understand. * Drawing an analogy: Use an analogy to explain or elaborate and idea by identifying significant likenesses between two objects or ideas when otherwise they are quite different. This is helpful when the comparison is made to something that is familiar to the reader. * Generating hypothetical instance: Used particularly when creating an argument and you want the reader to see a different point of view. Use cues for the reader. (e.g..: suppose that, what if...) The Conclusion: back to topA piece of persuasive writing usually ends by summarizing the most important details of the argument and stating once again what the reader is to believe or do. 1. Restate your thesis or focus statement. 2. Summarize the main points: The conclusion enables your reader to recall the main points of your position. In order to do this you can paraphrase the main