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This document provides persuasive words and phrases to use when writing to convince others or get them to agree with a point of view. Some of the suggested phrases include "I am writing to...", "I am speaking to you today because...", "We can do without this...", and "How could you (we) possibly..." among others. The goal is to write in a forceful manner using these words and phrases to persuade the reader.
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Persuasivewordsphrases
- 1. Persuasive Words and Phrases I am writing to... I am speaking to you today because... I have heard a rumour that... This needs to be dealt with We can do without this... It will ruin our quality of life. How unfair! No-one but a complete idiot will believe that... Try to use some of Now... Surely... these words and Obviously... phrases in your Of course... We can solve this by... writing. Local people feel that... I believe that... This will mean that... This will cause... Another thing... Remember to write A friend of mine says... Just think about... in a forceful If these plans go ahead... manner. You want How could you (we) possibly… Do you really think….. people to agree What would happen if… with you! Is it really worth… Do you want to be part of…