There are different categories of essays.
They may be divided into various groups like illustrative, judgemental, persuasive, argumentative and definitive essays apart from the others.
People do not think alike and therefore difference in opinion.
Persuasive essays are written to convey our viewpoint to the readers, giving evidence in support of our stand, justifying it and thus convincing the audience with our thinking.
Here we will talk about the persuasive essay style and its examples.
In case of persuasive essays a point and stand has to be firmly taken and point of view made clear to the readers.
There should not be any ambiguity while stating your taking on the topic.
Few examples of such essays can be
• Which is more important – end or means?
• Role of media in today’s world
• Technological advancements: boon or bane?
In all the above topics in order to proceed, we have to take some stand and put forward our views.
Also shift in the thinking and viewpoint is not possible in it.
These are persuasive in which the writer in the very beginning has to decide upon the course of his arguments and justifications.
After determining the stand, the major task is to justify and defend your take.
Appropriate examples, reasons, explanations, facts etc should be given in the support of your stand and make it appear stronger in front of the readers.
The writer should present his case with confidence and certainty to be able to convince the readers to approve of your values, arguments and assume your way of thinking.
Let’s consider the first topic as a sample for persuasive essay.
In the introducing paragraph, the topic has to be introduced along with your take on the subject matter.
The opening line of the paragraph can be some shocking fact or some anecdote relating to the topic.
Also some main points can be briefed here, which will be discussed in the essay.
This will bind the reader’s interest for the rest of the writing.
In the thesis your stand should be properly stated with all the assisting reasons and information.
Like if we say that means to achieve an end are more important than the end itself because if we pay proper attention to our means directed rightly in the direction to achieve that end, then we are sure to reach it.
With obsession for the end, we cannot enjoy the path follow by us and we start living in the future rather than our present.
And few example can also be given to support the stand, ways are more important than means.
In the following paragraph, different points should be illustrated with proper examples, facts and incidences in favour of your case.
Various interesting situations can also be imagined and also quotations can be added to back the subject written.
A flow should be maintained from one to another paragraph.
Some counter arguments can also be taken up and refuted.
In the concluding paragraph, the whole point of view is summarized while pointing towards the flaws and weakness in the opposing idea and highlighting your good and important point, emphasizing your conviction.
Persuasive essay is also about knowing oneself and putting forward your view in favour of what you believe and not just to convince others.
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