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18. Persuasive Text
• The author of persuasive text tries to convince the audience of
the validity of the author's opinion.
• The writer persuades the reader to adopt a particular opinion.
• These techniques include the use of rhetorical/dramatic
questions, repetition, emotive language, exaggeration,
addressing the readers directly and using facts as a means of
backing up a point. The writer must mention the issue clearly
and must express an opinion on it explicitly.
19. Persuasive Text
• is a form of non-fiction writing which aims to convince the
reader of a certain point of view. Adverts and newspaper
columns are good examples of persuasive text.
20. Persuasive text can be used in a variety of
publications.
• Newspaper Columns
• Letters to the Editor
• Advertising Campaigns
• Academic Essays
• Reviews
• Brochures
• Campaign fyers
21. ELEMENTS OF PERSUASIVE TEXTS:
The issue is the idea that you are writing about.
The point of view is your opinion about the issue.
The evidence is the reasons you are using to support your
argument.
The examples provide support and help to illustrate the
reasons.
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26. Directions: Summarize the text below in
3-4 sentences. Be guided with the
elements of persuasive text.
