persuasive writing

Persuasive writing, is a piece of work in which the writer uses words to convince the reader that the writer's opinion is correct with regard to an issue. Persuasive writing sometimes involves persuading the reader to perform an action, or it may simply consist of an argument or several arguments to align the reader with the writer’s point of view. Persuasive writing is one of the most commonly used writing types in the world. Persuasive writers employ many techniques to improve their argument and show support for their claim. Simply put, persuasive writing is "an essay that offers and supports an opinion"in wich it helps you talk in a great voice.
This type of writing is often used for advertising copy, which is written in an attempt to get consumers to purchase specific products. It is also a form of writing in which someone tries to get readers to agree with a position. A well-written persuasive piece is supported with a series of facts which help the author argue his or her point. Many authors also include counterpoint arguments in their pieces which they can debunk, showing readers that they have considered both sides of the argument at hand, and that any arguments which could be raised against the side of the written piece could be dismissed. In addition to facts, authors may include anecdotes and hypothetical situations to build a stronger case

Persuasive strategies

There are many strategies for writing a persuasive essay. These include:

• An anecdote (personal experience)
• Humour
• Facts and statistics
• Rebuttal/Counter attack (This takes an argument from the opposing side and explains why it is not a problem)
• Challenges, for example: Imagine being locked in a cage for your whole life.

• An introduction will usually consist of four main segments: a topic sentence or lead in, an answer to the lead in, a "menu" (list of points to be argued), and a "tie back", which restates the introduction.
• Usually, a body paragraph will consist of a topic sentence, an explanation of the topic sentence, an example of this, and a tie back.
• Conclusions consist of an answer to the essay (restating your opinion), a summary of the essay, and a lead out