Persuasive Writing

'We have a responsibility to care for this poor lost dog' is an example of

• Repetition

• Appeal to emotions or values

• Figure of speech

• Expert evidence

The goal of an argument is to .......

• entertain someone with a good story

• get someone to see your point of view

• learn something

• feel happy

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To inform

• To entertain or tell a story

• To convince or persuade

• To give directions

What is the name of the paragraph that STARTS your persuasive text?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

Q. True or False?

You can use persuasive writing to convince your family, friends, teachers and even strangers

• True

• False

What is the LAST paragraph in your persuasive called?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

After reading a strong persuasive message, a person would most likely.....

• learn how to do something

• agree with the message

• feel happy

• play a board game

Which of the following would be the strongest argument to persuade you to buy a new video game:

• The video game is expensive.

• The video game has OK graphics.

• The video game is almost as fun as the ones you have.

• The video game won an award for Game of the Year.

Sun, surf and sand, is what makes the beach relaxing.

Is an example of...

• Alliteration

• Personal pronouns

• Rhetorical Question

• Facts

How could you even consider not going?

Is an example of...

• Fact

• Rhetorical Question

• Alliteration

• Repetition