Writing to Persuade and Argue Part 3.

Read part 1 and 2 first!

Trick 1: Talk about "We" and "Us".

To make someone agree with you, make them think they have a lot in common with you.

Using the words "We" and "Us" is a way to make the audience feel like they ought to be on your side.

Surely we all agree that cruelty to animals is wrong.

Pollution is an issue that affects all of us.

• These are much better than "I think that…