Persuasive text
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Examples of persuasive text
Articles, letters, editorials, ads, posters
Position
One side of the issue
Fact
Statement that can be checked to determine if it is true or false
Exaggerate
Stretch the truth
Purpose of persuasive text
The intended goal is to change your mind.
Evaluate
Think about how successful the persuasive argument is
Opinion
What someone believes or feels
Persuasive text
When an author tries to convince the reader to support his ideas