2. It is a person’s account of an event or situation to show that
something is true.
It serves a purpose in persuasion as the personal account
helps readers identify with the writer and shows the
writer’s personal connection to the topic/issue.
It taps into the person’s vast knowledge/skills in a
particular subject and can be used to support thesis
statement.
There are 2 types of testimonies :
• Expert testimonies
• Personal testimonies
3. The reader
• To make it more persuasive
• To reduce doubts and suspicions
• To assure them that our stand has its support and is
reliable.
• To attract their attention and let them continue reading.
Try it!
4. Expert testimonies
- An account from someone who is known as an expert in
field work.
- It can be the opinions and experiences of a professional or
a person whom the reader can relate to
Personal testimonies
- Based on own experiences.
- Offer ourselves as proof and this has considerable
persuasive power
Do not make false testimonies unless it is logical and
reasonable.
Try giving the testimony opinions that strongly support
the thesis statement