Writing to Persuade and Argue

Arguing and Persuading.

Writing to argue is about getting people to agree with your opinions and showing why other people's opinions are wrong or not as good compared to yours.

Writing to persuade is when you encourage the reader to do something or to think in the same way you do. Kinda like selling something.

When doing either you need to give clear and convincing reasons to support what you say.

Technique 1: Say the Opposite view is Wrong.

If you're trying to persuade someone to do something or argue an opinion, it's useful to look at it from the other point of view.

Think about…