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    Structure And Components Of A Persuasive Essay

    Hook : Your introduction's first sentence is


    called 'a hook' because it is meant to capture
    your reader's attention. This can take the form
    of a ; controversial statement, rhetorical
    question, authoritative quotation, or compelling
    statistic, etc.

    Development : There should be two or three


    sentences which provides background
    information the controversy surrounding your
    INTRODUCTION topic.

    A simple equation for a thesis statement and/or


    a statement of the problem might look
    something like this

    What you plan to argue = Thesis Statement


    A thesis statement declares what you believe and
    what you intend to prove.

    Thesis statement : Hip hop is the best thing that


    has happened to music in twenty years.

    What you plan to argue + reasons or causes


    and effects = Statement of the problem

    Statement of the problem : Though many people


    dismiss hip hop as offensive, hip hop music
    offers urban youth an important opportunity for
    artistic expression, and allows them to articulate
    the poetry of the street.

    Argument : Your body paragraphs should


    present the points in support of your main
    idea. Each body paragraph should focus on
    one point.
    PARAGRAPH 1 Evidence : Supporting evidence should be given
    for each point and should take the form of one of
    the following ;
    Use of authoritative evidence.
    Use of analogy.
    Use of contrast.
    Use of repetition.
    Use of emotive language.
    Use of direct personal appeal.

    PARAGRAPH 2 (Same format as PARAGRAPH 1)

    PARAGRAPH 3 (Same format as PARAGRAPH 1)

    (OPTIONAL) PARAGRAPH 4 (Same format as PARAGRAPH 1)

    PARAGRAPH 5 Opposing Argument : After presenting


    your supporting points, develop one
    paragraph to accurately explain and then
    refute the most significant opposing view.

    Reiteration : Creatively restate your main


    CONCLUSION idea and supporting points.
    Closing Statement : Try to leave your audience
    even more connected to your topic and
    persuaded by your main idea or perspective.

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