2007-02-22 08:46:00 · 6 answers · asked by britt 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Persuasive Essay and Prompts
Persuasive writing attempts to convince the reader that the point of view or course of action recommended by the writer is valid. To accomplish this, the writer must develop a limited topic which is well defined and debatable, that is has more than one side. It is important that the author understand other sides of the position so that the strongest information to counter the others can be presented. In the essay, only one side of the issue is presented.
Like all kinds of five paragraph essays, there is a specific format to be followed.
The topic sentence cannot be a fact as facts cannot be debated. It should be a statement of position. That position must be clear and direct. This statement directs the readers to follow along with your logic towards the specific stated conclusion that you want them to support. Do not make it personal so do not use personal pronouns. Make it definitive.
Then, in the same introductory paragraph, state the three best reasons that you have to support your position as the remainder of the opening paragraph. These reasons become the topics of each of the three supporting paragraphs. Again, be sure they are able to be supported with additional separate facts.
In the body of the essay, the writer uses specific evidence, examples, and statistics and not broad generalizations or personal opinions to persuade the reader that the stated position is a valid one. Each topic sentence for the support paragraphs have been introduced in the beginning paragraph. Each additional sentence must closely relate to the topic and the sentence that came before it. This way, the logic of the argument is easy to follow.
Be sure to use adequate transitions between paragraphs as they make it easy for the reader to follow the logic of the presentation.
As one closes the essay, it is most important to to clearly redefine the topic and restate the most compelling evidence cited in original form. Remember, this is the last chance to remind the reader and convince him/her to accept the writer's position.
Do not introduce new material in the conclusion.
2007-02-22 09:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by agent_starfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what a pesuasive essay is, but a persuasive essay presents a convincing argument in support of the thesis proposed by the essay.
2007-02-22 16:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Martin Luther King's Letter From Birmingham Jail. It's arguably one of the finest persuasive essays ever written in this country.
2007-02-22 17:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by snorkweezl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It s an essay written to pursuade someone else. You are trying to get someone else to agree with you. Use facts.
For example, you may write a pursuasive essay/letter to the principal of your school to tell him that mandatory school uniforms would be a good option.
2007-02-22 16:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by Whiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an essay written to try to persuade the reader into doing something or believing a certain idea. you use strong language to ideal to the reader and try to convince them to agree with you. you can use logistics (statistics and data), emotions and story-like scenarios, values, and credentials (dr. so-and-so agrees that...) to appeal to the reader.
2007-02-22 16:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by moondancer629 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chose an unresolved topic- like abortion rights, gun laws, stuff like that. You take a side and try to get the readers to take your side.
2007-02-22 17:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋