A persuasive essay aims to convince readers to agree with the author's opinion on a topic. It includes a lead to capture attention, a thesis stating the assertion, supporting arguments using logic, emotion and credibility to prove the thesis, optional counter arguments to address concerns, and a conclusion restating the thesis. The purpose of a persuasive essay is to get a point across on an issue and show readers why they should agree with the author's opinion.

2. What is it?
A persuasive essay
convinces the reader to
agree with the author’s
opinion or position.

3. Parts of the essay
The lead/hook captures the reader’s attention
The thesis states the writer’s assertion (belief) about the topic
The supporting arguments (logos, pathos, ethos) convince the
reader that the thesis is correct
Optional counter arguments respond to reader concerns and
objections
The conclusion restates the thesis (comes back to the point)

4. Why?
Use persuasive essays to get a point across on a
certain issue and show your reader your opinion and
why they should want to agree with you.