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| Persuasive
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| A persuasive
letter is meant to change its readers' minds or to convince them to
take action. It is usually focused on an issue that is very important to
its writer—an issue that the writer has a strong opinion about. |
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Much persuasive writing uses the structure illustrated in the framework
below. After you look over this framework, you can print it and use it as
a guide when you write your own persuasive letters or essays. |
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Introduction
• Attention-grabbing
opening
• Opinion statement |
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Start
by getting your readers' attention Beginning your
letter with a brief story or a question can capture your readers' attention
and help them understand why the issue is important.
Write a clear
opinion statement Let
your readers know what your issue is and what you think about it. |
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Body
• Reason #1
Evidence supporting reason
#1
• Reason #2
Evidence supporting reason
#2 and so on |
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Support
your opinion with two or more good reasons Write a paragraph for each
reason. Arrange reasons in order of importance (starting with the most important)
or in climactic order (ending with the most important).
Use facts and examples Support each reason with facts or specific
examples. Elaborate Explain the meaning of each fact and example
or sum up your point. |
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Conclusion
• Summary of reasons
• Call to action |
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Summarize
your reasons Write one sentence that restates your reasons.
Tell readers what they should do or think about the issue Your call
to action should be reasonable and specific. |
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