Writing to Persuade Which and Why?
Tick which of the statements below you find most persuasive and give an explanation as to why.
1.
{{ Hunting must be banned.
{{ Hunting should be banned.
{{ I think that hunting should be banned.
Reason: 2.
{{ People generally say that it’s a good place to shop.
{{ 9 out of 10 customers said that they were extremely satisfied with the service received.
{{ Mr Barrett commented, “I will definitely shop there again.”
Reason: 3.
{{ You don’t want to miss out.
{{ You wouldn’t want to miss out, would you?
{{ Please don’t miss out.
Reason: 4.
{{ Isn’t it a shame that so much food goes to waste?
{{ It is a travesty that so much food goes to waste.
{{ It is a travesty that so much food goes to waste when there are children starving.
Reason: 5.
{{ Please act now.
{{ Sooner or later, something needs to be done.
{{ It is crucial that action is taken. Now.
Reason: