LESSON 1.9 PERSUASION

• tries to convince a reader that a particular point of view is worthy of consideration

  Persuasive paragraph
• intends to convince readers to do or believe something
• the main goal is to convince the reader to agree to the writer's opinion or at the very least, take it into serious consideration
• "the purpose of persuasive writing is to obtain the readers agreement on a matter of opinion"

  Ferlini (1990)
• The opinion of the writers must be:

  • controversial enough for something that would inspire conversation and debate
  • significant and interesting
  • supported by evidence