5.7 Positive Persuasive Letter

Convincing Reasons

You have chosen your position, you have a sense how to write your audience, and now you need to come up with some convincing reasons. As this is a personal letter, you can lean more towards an emotional (heart) appeal.

You can choose an anecdote, ask questions that draw out emotions, and use language that evokes emotion.

Include logical (mind) appeal as well. You can look up studies that show the benefits of being positive and having good self-esteem. You can look up quotes from psychologists and respected leaders that bolster your position.

In total, have at least three points with details to back it up in the letter.

Go to your Persuasive Writing Journal and do Journal #8: Words of Kindness.