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ENG-215 - Page 2.6 - Model Persuasive Essay
The Writer’s Guide: Persuasion
Persuasion in Action
Model Persuasive Essay
On this page you’ll evaluate the persuasive elements in the model essay.
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Objective: Evaluate the persuasive elements in the model essay.
Now that you’ve been introduced to the basics of persuasion, it’s time to practice your new skills. On
Persuasion in Action pages, you’ll be reading examples of persuasive writing. Then you’ll answer
some questions about the elements of persuasion found in each example.
Tips for Evaluating Persuasion
Your job as you read the persuasive examples in your webtext is to read them critically. This doesn’t
mean criticizing them; rather, it means you should be on the lookout for which persuasive appeals the
author is using and how effectively they’re being used. Here are some tips for being a critical reader of
persuasive writing.
Evaluating Logic
1. What is the author’s position? What is the author trying to convince you to do or believe?
2. What are the author’s supporting points? What are the reasons the author gives for holding this
position?
3. What evidence does the author use to back up the supporting points?
4. Is there a variety of evidence—numbers, examples, quotes from experts or eyewitnesses?
5. Does the argument flow logically? Does each part seem to make sense? Or instead, do you feel
like something’s missing?
Evaluating Credibility
1. Does the author’s evidence come from sources that seem trustworthy and reputable?
2. Does the author write clearly and professionally?
3. Does the author mention opposing viewpoints and seem to treat them fairly?
Evaluating Emotion
1. If the author appeals to your emotions, is it effective? Or do you instead feel manipulated or
otherwise unaffected?
2. Does the author rely on appealing to your emotions too much? Or just the right amount?
Poll
Poll Question
Which type of rhetorical appeal do you feel most confident about using with your topic?
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