Persuasive Writing Techniques

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Point

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The first sentence in your paragraph. It tells your main idea or opinion.

Example: “School should have longer lunch breaks.”

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Evidence

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Proof that supports your point, like facts, examples, or statistics.

Example: “Research shows students learn better after a longer break.”

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Explanation

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Explains how the evidence proves your point.

Example: “This means longer breaks help students focus and achieve more.”

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Link

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The last sentence in your paragraph. It sums up your idea and connects back to your opinion.

Example: “That’s why schools must give students longer lunch breaks.”

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Emotive Language

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Words that make the reader feel strong emotions.

Example: “It is unfair to keep students tired and hungry all day!”

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Modal Verbs

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Special verbs that show certainty or possibility.

Words: must, should, could, will, might

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Persuasive Connectives

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Linking words that connect ideas in persuasive writing.

Examples: because, therefore, in conclusion, this shows that

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Opinion Sentence

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A sentence that shows what you think or believe about a topic.

Example: “Everyone should recycle to protect the planet.”

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Alliteration

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Repeating the same starting sound in words to make writing catchy or memorable.

Example: “Fantastic Fridays foster fun and friendship!”

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Facts

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True information that supports your opinion.

Example: “More than 50% of students in our city walk to school.”