Persuasive Texts

Ways in which an author tries to influence the reader's opinion

Words & Phrases that include strong language, exaggerations and a sense of urgency

Clearly related, as to a claim or reason

Types of writing in which the author tries to persuade or convince people

An opinion-based statement that tells readers why they should believe a claim

Enough or Adequate

Information that an author provides to support the main point of a text, including facts, statistics, surveys, examples

Uses strong words to appeal to a reader's emotions

A preconceived and often unfair feeling that an author has for or against something

How the author feels about a a particular topic or idea

Gives information about a personal experience, often from the pov of a celebrity or expert

Implies that everyone is doing it

Makes a general statement that sounds authoritative

The main point that a writer is trying to make to support an argument

A statement of opinion that is supported by logical reasoning and evidence; a text type also called persuasive writing