Persuasiveness
Definition
Persuasiveness is the ability to convince others to adopt or agree with a certain point of view. It involves using effective arguments, evidence, and appeals to emotions or logic.
Related terms
Rhetoric: Rhetoric refers to the art of persuasive speaking or writing.
Pathos: Pathos is an emotional appeal used in persuasion that aims at evoking specific feelings in the audience.
Logos: Logos is a logical appeal used in persuasion that relies on facts, evidence, and reasoning.
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Study guides (2)
AP English Language - 7.2 Considering how words, phrases, and clauses can modify and limit an argument
AP English Language - 8.3 Considering how all choices made in an argument affect the audience
Practice Questions (1)
How does using specific examples and evidence contribute to the persuasiveness of the essay as a whole?
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