Structure of persuasive texts
Persuasive texts are written for the purpose of presenting a point of view in favour or against a specific topic. The ultimate aim is to try and convince the reader to agree with your opinion, or take a certain course of action, by giving reasons and examples to support your ideas.
Introduction
This is where you state your position/opinion and briefly outline (or preview) the arguments you will use
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Arguments
Include at lease 3 or 4 reasons. The first sentence of each paragraph states the argument briefly then the remainder of the paragraph expands on the point.
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Summary/conclusion
Restate your opinion and sum up the arguments
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Features of persuasive texts
A persuasive text is usually written in the present tense (the now). To convey emotion and the writer's point of view a combination of emotive words (e.g. harsh, cruel, fierce, delightful) and thinking and feeling words (e.g. believe, opinion, think) are used.
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Watch "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and see how the wolf uses persuasive devices to get you to see his side of the story! Do you believe him?
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