Argumentative and Persuasive

Support: Rely on logical reasons that are ALL substantiated by facts, data, expert quotes, and evidence.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

The goal: To get the reader to agree with you/your perspective

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

General technique: Blends facts and emotion in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”(Often relies heavily on opinion.)

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

The writer uses the more objective third-person point of view.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

It is certainly true that cell phones are a distraction in many situations.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

As a compassionate citizen of Planet Earth, you can surely find time to volunteer at your local recycling center. After all, the future is in your hands.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Join the band or the choir today and bring a little extra harmony to your life.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Perspective Presented: Has a single minded goal—Get what the writer wants.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

Support: Pieces rely almost solely on opinions and feelings. The writer uses his own passions and/or plays off readers emotions to get what he wants

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

What is the biggest difference between argumentative and persuasive writing?

• Persuasive uses counterclaims and rebuttal.

• Argumentative uses emotions.

• Argumentative uses bias.

• Persuasive convinces the audience to join a side.