What is a persuasive paragraph, and what is its purpose?

A persuasive paragraph is a piece of writing to persuade the readers with an idea. To persuade the reader, a persuasive paragraph typically develop its strong argument at the start, reinforce and strengthen it by applying evidence, example, logics, etc, and finally end it with strong statement. The article ‘A Talk to Teachers’ is a typical persuasive paragraph that argued that education is a paradox, and it should play the role to let the children to suspect and change the society rather than remain fooled by the ‘myth’. Its purpose is to persuade readers to accept a certain idea.

How do strong action verbs enhance writing?

Strong action verbs enhance writing by making the article more precise and vivid, which conveys more information compared to weak ones. They help readers know better about what is going on.

Can you think of two rhetorical devices?

Metaphor; Hyperbole

How might they influence a reader?

Metaphor helps readers make deep connection between two different things. By applying metaphor, the author can convey emotion and meaning in a way that the readers feel solid.

Hyperbole exaggerates some characteristics of the object, enhancing readers’ perception of the characteristic. Usually, hyperbole makes an article more dramatic and easier to follow for the readers, engaging them with the conveyed intensity.