Do you manage to persuade your surroundings to act as you expect them to? Can you prove the most controversial issue? Have you mastered the art of persuasion? If your answer is “yes”, you are lucky. If ”no”, you still can learn it.
A persuasion essay is a powerful tool for learning to build your argument. In a persuasion essay you are to get the reader support your point of view. In brief it is about persuading someone. Simple you would say, but is it really so? Let’s see how to win your argument and get a good mark for your essay.
Persuasion Essay Structure
- Introduction:
- 1 sentence = “attention –grabber”
- “Thesis statement” – States your argument (either directly or indirectly)
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Body:
3 -4 supporting paragraphs
1p. – topic sentence (idea of the section)
Proving the topic sentence
Last sentence – smooth transition to the next paragraph
2p. - topic sentence (idea of the section)
Proving the topic sentence
Last sentence – smooth transition to the next paragraph
3p – the same
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Conclusion:
- Contains no new information
- Compelling summary, not just a restatement of thesis
- Something like the lawyer’s closing argument in the court=very powerful and strong
Tips to sound convincing:
- Don’t impose your opinion on the reader
- Always support your suggestions with solid evidence
- Consider and show respect for other opinions
- Describe the flaws of any other alternative points of view
- Be able to control and manipulate the reader in the course of presenting your proof
- Be reasonable, logical and positive
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