Persuasive Argumentative

True or False: Persuasive essays are more academic and formal than argumentative essays.

• True

• False

What is an Argument? 

• Carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence.  

• A reason that proves the claim.

• An author's attitude on the issue.

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your point of view is okay.

• To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.

Evidence for an argumentative essay can be

• how the author feels about a topic

• facts, statistics, or text evidence

• the author's opinions

The goal: To get the reader to agree with you/your perspective

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

The goal: The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective as truth.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

General technique: Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer's argument as valid.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

General technique: Blends facts and emotion in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”(Often relies heavily on opinion.)

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Audience: The writer needs an intended audience to address his request or need to.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

Writers “go after” their readers more aggressively. The writing is personal, passionate, and emotional.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive