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Persuasiveness

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Considering how words, phrases, and clauses can modify and limit an argument

Unit 7
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