My dad made me write a persuasive essay and I'm kind of getting stuck. So I need some help! I need to know what persuasive essay NEEDS to have , thanks!
2006-08-09 16:31:29 · 8 answers · asked by =] 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
A persuasive essay needs to have at least these things:
1) a clearly expressed position (what the reader should believe);
2) a logical, orderly, and complete explanation of the support for that position (why the reader should believe that);
and
3) a response to counterarguments (why the reader shouldn't believe alternative positions).
2006-08-09 16:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by Grammar=Fun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A persuasive essay needs an argument (thesis) where you discuss your opinions (topics or thesis points) and then you elaborate on these arguments in your body paragraphs. Specifically,
Introduction - Introduce your side, state your thesis with supporting arguments in short form.
Body paragraphs - each seperate point (usually three or more) gets it's own paragraph where you argue using specific examples (from real life, books, articles, etc) in order to persuade the reader to your opinion.
Conclusion - restate your thesis and wrap everything up!
Hope that helps.
2006-08-09 16:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by Starlight 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 21:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm... lets see... i'd say three points along with at least two examples or evidence backing up the points and a good intro and conclusion. hope i helped! God Bless!
2006-08-09 16:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by texansinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly, it must have devices of persuation like bias, counterargument, facts, examples, rhetorical questions and so on which help in persuading the reader to believe in the topic from your point of view..
2006-08-09 17:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
prove your points with reasons and examples.
Most importantly be persuasive!!!!
2006-08-09 16:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by _ooopsie daisy_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from good rhetoric, it should be based on sound reasoning.
2006-08-09 16:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
facts first, then well-reasoned conclusions based on them.
2006-08-09 16:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by badbear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋