Persuasive : 1. GOAL: To get the reader to agree with you / your point of view on a particular topic. , 2. GENERAL TECHNIQUE: Blends facts and emotion in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is "right" (often relies heavily on opinion), 3. STARTING POINT: Identify a topic and your side, 4a.VIEW POINT: Has a single-minded goal. Based on personal conviction that a particular way of thinking is the only sensible way to think. , 4b.VIEW POINT: Writer presents one side - his side.  , 5. AUDIENCE: Needs intended audience. Knowing what they think and currently believe, the writer "attacks" attempting to get them on his side, 6. ATTITUDE: Writer wants to gain another "vote" so they "go after" readers more aggressively. The writer is more personal, more passionate, more emotional. , Argumentative: 1. GOAL: To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point of view. , 2. GENERAL TECHNIQUE: Offers the readers relevant reasons, credible facts, and sufficient evidence to honour the writer has a valid and worthy perspective. , 3. STARTING POINT: Research a topic and then align with one side, 4a. VIEWPOINT: Acknowledge that opposing views exist, not only to hint at what a fair-minded person you are, but to give the opportunity to counter these views tactfully.  , 4b. VIEWPOINT: Presents multiple perspectives, although is clearly for one side. Shows why you feel your view is the more worthy one to hold. , 5. AUDIENCE: Doesn't need an audience to convince. The writer is content with simply putting it out there., 6. ATTITUDE: Simply yo get the reader to consider you have an idea worthy of listening to. The writer is sharing a conviction, whether the audience ends up agreeing or not ,

Persuasive Writing vs Argumentative Writing

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