Persuasive essays

Persuasive essays

How to get someone to see your point of view.

Why a persuasive essay?

You want to convince someone to understand your point of view on a specific topic. You want to create an argument (not a fight) to convince them to agree with you or to take your side.

How do you create a persuasive essay?

Begin by taking a stand - this means you have to have a clear and coherent claim. You are the expert on the topic so you have a lot to say about the subject.

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Why do we write persuasive essays?

• to convince someone

• to demonstrate mastery of a subject

• to prepare an informative argument in order to get someone to agree to your side

• to share your point of view

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Which words show that you transitioning and adding more information to your essay?

• in addition to

• furthermore

• also

• besides that