Argumentative vs Persuasive Writing

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Goal: Writer seeks reader's agreement.

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Persuasive

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Goal: Writer aims to get reader to accept his perspective as truth.

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Argumentative

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TECHNIQUE: Relevant reasons and credible data blend to support the writer’s argument.

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Argumentative

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Technique blending opinions, emotional appeals, and some facts to convince the reader.

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Persuasive

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ATTITUDE: Writers seek to gain votes by appealing to readers personally and emotionally.

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Persuasive

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ATTITUDE: Writers maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness, showing respect and tact.

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Argumentative

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Viewpoints presented aim to fulfill the writer's goal, reflecting a singular conviction that their perspective is the only valid one.

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Persuasive

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Writing based on logical reasons supported by facts and data, convincing the audience through strong logical appeals.

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Argumentative

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Writing based on opinions and emotions, appealing to the audience's feelings.

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Persuasive

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Article on fidget spinners improves concentration in class.

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Persuasive