Persuasive

A type of discourse that usually appeals to the audience’s emotions, convincing them to accept the idea presented.

These are used to make an emphasis and to push one’s point of view.

A form of non-fiction writing that aims to convince the reader of a certain point of view.

In writing a persuasive text, exaggeration creates a worse or better image or situation that it really is.

This is a type of question that creates a dramatic effect or makes a point rather than gets an answer.

Facts or information that provide support

A persuasive text presents a strong argument or claim which is a logically sound discussion of an issue or topic.

These are persuasive speeches intended to win support policy, law, or reform.

This is a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident.

These are more descriptive and accurate words that appeal to the emotions and can really make a huge difference to one’s writing.