The purpose of the persuasive argument is to get the reader to agree with your opinion irrespective of whether it will be accepted or not.In persuasive writing, you identify your topic and choose your side. The essay is characterized by the following:
Combines facts with emotions to convince the reader that the author is “right”
Emotion-based
Ignores counter claims
Presents only ideas that help establish a position
Only presents only one side: the author’s side
Makes claims without evidence
The tone is emotionally charged and more aggressive. It appeals to emotions, hence pathos is used.
The intended audience for the story is who the author telling the story directs it at or whoever is reading the story. Some evidence the helps identify the audience is the point of view the author tells the story in <3
