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Title: Persuasive Writing


1
Persuasive Writing
  • Writing that attempts convince or persuade.
  • Introductory Paragraph
  • Body Paragraphs (usually 3)
  • Concluding Paragraph

2
Introductory Paragraph (First)
  • Attention Grabber
  • Background Information
  • Position Statement

Intro gets more and more specific
3
Introduction Attention Grabber
  • Function/Purpose
  • Hooks reader
  • First sentence(s) of intro. paragraph
  • General/broad concept related to some aspect of
    prompt
  • What it is NOT
  • Unrelated to prompt
  • Not a sentence or question with you in it
  • Not too specific
  • Not a sentence with title/author in it

4
Introduction Background Info
  • Function/Purpose
  • Provides context for reader about the origin of
    the issue (taken from prompt)
  • Mentions stakeholders (those impacted)
  • Provides link between grabber and specifics of
    prompt
  • What it is NOT
  • Not a position statement
  • Not analysis
  • Not a sentence with subtopics in it
  • Not a quote from text

5
Introduction Position Statement (Thesis)
  • Function/Purpose
  • Presents clear position on a debatable issue
  • May or may not include reasons
  • Contains compelling diction (should, must,
    etc.)
  • Belongs in last sentence of intro.
  • What it is NOT
  • No I statements
  • Not a basic fact
  • Not a quote from text
  • No direct reference to paper (ie, In the
    following paragraphs)

6
Body Paragraph (3)
  • Topic Sentence
  • Appeals
  • Evidence
  • Evidence
  • Evidence
  • Commentary/Concluding Sentences

All this combines to aid your Persuasive
Appeal(s)
7
Body Paragraph Topic Sentence
  • Function/Purpose
  • States a reason
  • Tied directly to main position
  • First sentence of body paragraph
  • Should be able to read T.S. and ask, How so?
  • What it is NOT
  • Not a specific detail
  • Not a basic fact
  • Not a quote from text
  • Not a sentence that cannot be or already is proven

8
Body Paragraph Appeals
  • Function/Purpose
  • Logos Logical, factual reasons (data,
    statistics, numbers, etc.)
  • Ethos Ethical, moral reasons (responsibility,
    obligation) and/or credibility established
  • Pathos Emotional reasons (fear, anger, sorrow,
    etc.)uses connotative language
  • What it is NOT
  • Not too specific
  • Not a quote
  • Not stating the obvious

9
Body Paragraph Evidence (minors)
  • Function/Purpose
  • Specific quotes, concrete details, examples,
    anecdotes, etc. to support each appeal
  • What it is NOT
  • Not a 2nd person question (effective rhetorical
    questions acceptable in moderation)
  • Not analysis
  • Not irrelevant examples or details

10
Body Paragraph Commentary/Concluding Sentences
  • Function/Purpose
  • Writers analysis
  • Connects back to position statement
  • Extends to larger implications
  • Provides closure for each body
  • What it is NOT
  • Not unrelated to prompt
  • No advice to reader
  • No introduction of new idea
  • Not exact wording as T.S

11
Anticipation of the Opposition (Concession) and
Rebuttal (Refutation)
  • Function/Purpose
  • Presents opposing/opposite argument
  • Concedes a point
  • Offers a counter argument
  • May be placed anywhere in the body of essay
  • May offer more than one
  • What it is NOT
  • Not a concession without a counter argument
  • Not ad hominem (personal attacks) or other
    fallacy

12
Concluding Paragraph (End)
  • Restate Position Statement
  • Summarize appeals
  • Usually ends with a call to action (what do you
    want your reader to do?)

13
Concluding Paragraph
  • Function/Purpose
  • Provides closure for essay
  • Restatement of position using different wording
  • Brief summary of appeals presented in essay (esp.
    in longer essay)
  • Final thought-provoking/ memorable (relevant)
    insight
  • Call to action
  • What it is NOT
  • Not word-for-word restatement of position
  • No new information introduced
  • No 2nd person call to action (ie, You should)

14
Style
  • DO
  • Use formal and compelling diction
  • Use variety of syntax
  • Choose logical sequencing with transitions
  • Give a variety of appeals
  • DO NOT
  • Use 2nd person and 1st person singular pronouns
    (unless prompt asks about personal experiences)
  • Use contractions
  • Make direct references to paper (In this essay)

15
Body Paragraph Organization (do this at least
three times)
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 Topic SentenceReason
1 Appeals (emotional, ethical, logical) and
Evidence Opposition and Rebuttal
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