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Definition

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Text presenting arguments to persuade

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Purpose

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To convince the reader of a viewpoint

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Structure

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Thesis, Arguments, Conclusion

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Thesis

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Introduction of the topic and stance

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Arguments

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Reasons supporting the thesis

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Conclusion

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Restates thesis, summarizes arguments

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Language Features

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Emotive words, causal conjunctions

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Emotive Words

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Words to evoke emotions

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Causal Conjunctions

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Because, therefore, since

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Example Topics

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Environmental issues, education policies