A form of nonfiction writing which aims to convince the reader of a certain point of view.

• Persuasive text

• Informative text

• Expository text

• Instructional text

The purpose of persuasive text is to __________ to buy or do something.

Which are examples of persuasive texts?

• Legal documents, agendas, and interviews

• Memoirs, journal articles, and debates

• Contracts, recipes, and how-to's

I've reviewed the project proposal, and __________, we should consider extending the timeline to ensure quality.

• I strongly believe

• clearly

• in my opinion

• it's belief

_________ the secret to getting what you want hinges on your ability to give people what they want.

__________ that human activity is a major cause of climate change.

• The best

• Speaking for myself

• First of all

• I am convinced

While it is crucial to learn and grow from the disappointments, it is ________ to recognize accomplishments.

• first of all

• additionally

• equally important

• furthermore

I forgot to set my alarm clock. __________ , I overslept and missed my morning meeting.

Given the chance, Martha would have yelled as well, ________ agreeing that suggestion wasn't feasible.

• clearly

• obviously

• in addition

• after that

The goal of an argument is to...

• entertain someone with a story

• learn something

• get someone to see your point of view

• sound smart