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LESSON-3

Persuasive texts aim to influence readers by appealing to their emotions and convincing them to accept a particular idea or take action. They are structured with a clear statement of position, supporting arguments, and a reinforcement of the position, often utilizing powerful language and evidence. Types of persuasive writing include editorials, political speeches, and public service announcements, all designed to provoke change, support a cause, or urge action.

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LESSON-3

Persuasive texts aim to influence readers by appealing to their emotions and convincing them to accept a particular idea or take action. They are structured with a clear statement of position, supporting arguments, and a reinforcement of the position, often utilizing powerful language and evidence. Types of persuasive writing include editorials, political speeches, and public service announcements, all designed to provoke change, support a cause, or urge action.

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LESSON 3

Features of
Persuasive Texts
Persuasio
• is a type of discourse that usually appeals to
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the audience’s emotions, convincing them to
accept the idea presented.
• In persuading readers or listeners, you try to
change their behavior, arouse them to action,
or even generate enthusiasm for a cause.
• Persuasive text is a kind of writing that intends
to influence readers to accept an opinion, buy a
product, adopt an idea, or take a particular
action.

REMEMBER the key word influence


readers
• In persuasive text, the word that can be derived
is to persuade. Persuasion is the act of
convincing others to believe in ideas, actions,
or behaviors which you think are right or
desirable.
REMEMBER the key word
convince
A persuasive text
has: a clear
an issue with
more than one organization that
side. builds toward a
conclusion.
a clear statement
of the writer’s
position
A persuasive text
has:
powerful images and evidence supporting
language the writer’s position,
including arguments,
statistics,
expert opinions, and
personal observations.
How is a persuaSIVE text structured?

• A persuasive text is organised to


include a 'statement of position',
'arguments' and a
'reinforcement of position
statement'
How is a persuaSIVE text structured?

The statement of position gives an


overview of the argument and
reveals the position to be argued
How is a persuaSIVE text structured?

the arguments section which is a


series of points with supporting
evidence or to convince the
reader into believing your point
of view on a particular issue.
How is a persuaSIVE text structured?

The Reinforcement of the statement of


position should clearly explain the
Respondent's variation of current real
factors and perceive the specific
reports and witnesses supporting its
Types of Persuasive Writing
Editorials
• These are brief persuasive essays, intended
for publication in a newspaper, magazine, or
other medium, that state and defend an
opinion on a current issue.
• an expression of opinion that resembles such
an article. a television editorial.
Types of Persuasive Writing
Political speeches

• These are persuasive speeches intended to win


support for a policy, law, or reform.
• defined as a discourse delivered by a politician to
persuade rather than entertain, aiming to
convince the audience of the correctness of the
speaker's opinions or proposals
Types of Persuasive Writing
Political speeches

• Political speeches are typically delivered by


individuals in leadership or influential roles who
aim to inspire, inform, persuade, or rally their
audience
Types of Persuasive Writing
Political speeches

-Elected Officials
- Candidates
- Activists and Advocates
Types of Persuasive Writing
Public-service announcements
• These are radio or television commercials written
to persuade and educate the public.
• A public service announcement (PSA) is a message
that aims to educate the public about an issue,
event, or campaign, and often encourages people
to take action.
• a message shared with the general public that
raises awareness about an issue.
• A PSA that warns people about the dangers of
drunk driving and promotes choosing a designated
driver
Purposes of Persuasive
Texts
⮚ to make a change
⮚ to prove something is wrong
⮚ to support a cause
⮚ to urge people to action
Purposes of Persuasive
Texts
⮚ to get people agree with
you
⮚ to create interest
⮚ to stir up sympathy
How to write a persuasive
text/essay?
To develop a persuasive
● Provide at paragraph:
least three reasons that explain your
opinion.
● Support each reason with details (facts,
statistics, examples, anecdotes etc.).
If possible, respond to arguments against your
opinion.
How to write a persuasive
text/essay?
● Arrange the reasons and their supporting details
in order of importance, from least important to
most important.
● Think about your purpose and
audience.
● Plan to use a serious, unemotional
tone.

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