Talk:Persuasive writing
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Is this a really good introduction? Pzoxicuvybtnrm 22:59, 17 January 2010 (UTC) No, not at all.
what is it called when more than one word starts with the same letter in terms of persuasive techniqes please answer its for homework —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.11.246.42 (talk) 19:49, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
alliteration — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.179.138.119 (talk) 20:49, 15 June 2013 (UTC)
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Problems
Criticism
Critics often draw parallels between persuasive writing and propaganda, with some raising concerns about its potential misuse for disseminating misinformation. Propaganda is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view."[1] Critics argue that the techniques employed in persuasive writing could be manipulated in a way that negatively impacts both the author and the audience.
A specific criticism targets the educational practice of teaching the "persuasive essay format" in schools. This format often encourages students to remove hedge words and make definitive assertions, fostering a sense of absolute certainty. For instance, students are taught to replace subjective phrases like “I think that this character is confused,” with more definitive assertions such as “This character is confused,” ostensibly to convey confidence.[2]
In response, critics advocate for a more holistic approach, akin to the dispassionate methodology of scouts,
References
- ^ "Propaganda: Definition of Propaganda by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico.com". Lexico Dictionaries.
- ^ "Julia Galef: Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong". Ted Talks.