Persuasive writing is a genre of non-fiction writing which intends to convince the reader of a certain position on an issue.
LOGOS
Logical reasons: Premises and claims that are based on facts, statistics, and evidence.
It has been found that 81% of students do better on tests after eating blueberries.
PATHOS
Emotional reasons: Premises and statements that are meant to make the audience feel something emotional.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
ETHOS
Appeals to authority: Premises and evidence that are based on someone with authority feeling the same way as you.
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