Persuasion vs. argument

Persuasion vs. argument

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  + Persuasion vs. Argument
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  + Goal Persuasion Writing Goal ofpersuasive writing: To get reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic. Argument Writing Goal of argumentative writing: To get reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point of view.
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  + General Technique Persuasion Writing ArgumentWriting General technique of persuasive writing: General technique of argumentative writing: Blends facts and emotion in attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”(Often relies heavily on opinion.) Offers the reader relevant reasons, credible facts, and sufficient evidence to honor the writer has a valid and worthy perspective.
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  + Starting Point Persuasion Writing Startingpoint of persuasive writing: Identify a topic and your side. Argument Writing Starting point of argumentative writing: Research a topic and then align with one side.
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  + Viewpoint Persuasion Writing Argument Writing Viewpointpresented in argumentative writing: Viewpoint presented in persuasive writing: Persuasion has a single-minded goal. It is based on a personal conviction that a particular way of thinking is the only sensible way to think. Writer presents one side— his side. Acknowledge that opposing views exist, not only to hint at what a fair-minded person you are, but to give you the opportunity to counter these views tactfully in order to show why you feel that your own view is the more worthy one to hold. (Persuasive writing may include ONE opposing point, it is then quickly dismissed/refuted.) Writer presents multiple perspectives, although is clearly for one side.
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  + Audience Persuasion Writing Audience ofpersuasive writing: Needs intended audience. Knowing what they think and currently believe, the writer “attacks” attempting to persuade them to his side. Argument Writing Audience of argumentative writing: Doesn’t need an audience to convince. The writer is content with simply putting it out there.
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  + Attitude (Tone) Persuasion Writing ArgumentWriting Attitude (Tone) of persuasive writing: Attitude (Tone) of argumentative writing: Persuasive writers want to gain another “vote” so they “go after” readers more aggressively. Persuasive writing is more personal, more passionate, more emotional. Simply to get the reader to consider you have an idea worthy of listening to. The writer is sharing a conviction, whether the audience ends up agreeing or not.