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PERSUASIVE LETTER

LANGUAGE OF A PERSUASIVE TEXT

① PRESENT TENSE:

a. Present Tense is used to talk about things that are happening now, things that happen
regularly, or facts.
b. Example:
1. I play football.
2. The sun rises in the east.

② PERSONAL PRONOUNS:

a. Personal Pronouns are words we use instead of a person’s name to talk about them.
They make sentences shorter and easier.

b. Types of Personal Pronouns:


1. First Person (Talking about yourself):
 I, me, we, us
 Example: I am happy. / This gift is for us.
2. Second Person (Talking to someone):
 You
 Example: You are my best friend.
3. Third Person (Talking about others):
 He, him, she, her, it, they, them
 Example: She is playing. / They are going to the park.

③ GENERAL AND ABSTRACT NOUNS RELATING TO THE TOPIC:

a. General Nouns:
▪ These are common names for people, places, animals, or things. They are
not specific.
▪ Example: girl, city, dog, book
▪ Sentence: The girl is reading a book in the city.

b. Abstract Nouns:
▪ These are nouns that describe feelings, ideas, or qualities—things you
cannot see, touch, or hold.
▪ Example: love, happiness, bravery, freedom
▪ Sentence: Her bravery saved the day.
④ EVALUATIVE ADJECTIVES THAT GIVE WEIGHT TO THE AUTHORS
ARGUMENT:

▪ Evaluative Adjectives are words we use to give opinions or judgments about


something. They describe how good, bad, big, small, or important something is.
▪ Examples: good, bad, excellent, terrible, beautiful, boring, interesting,
important.
▪ Sentences: This is a beautiful painting. / The test was difficult. / He gave an
amazing performance.

⑤ MODAL VERBS AND ADVERBS TO REINFORCE THE AUTHORS POSITION:

 Modal Verb:

Modal verbs are special verbs that show possibility, ability,


permission, or necessity. They are always used with another verb.
Common Modal Verbs: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will,
would
Examples: I can swim. (ability) / You must do your homework.
(necessity) / She might come to the party. (possibility)

 Adverbs:
❑ Adverbs describe how, when, where, or to what extent something
happens. They usually add more information about a verb, adjective, or
another adverb.
❑ Types of Adverbs:
1. Adverbs of Manner (How): quickly, slowly, carefully
Example: He ran quickly.
2. Adverbs of Time (When): yesterday, now, soon
Example: She will leave soon.
3. Adverbs of Place (Where): here, there, everywhere
Example: They looked everywhere.
4. Adverbs of Frequency (How often): always, never, sometimes
Example: I always brush my teeth.
5. Adverbs of Degree (To what extent): very, too, quite
Example: This movie is very interesting.
⑥ CONNECTIVES AND SEQUENCE WORDS TO GIVE ORDER AND
STRUCTURE TO THE ARGUMENTS AND EVIDENCE:

❑ Connectives:
a. Connectives are words or phrases used to link ideas in a sentence or between
sentences. They help your writing flow better.

b. Types of Connectives:
1. Adding Information: and, also, furthermore, moreover
Example: She likes apples, and she loves oranges.
2. Contrasting Ideas: but, however, although
Example: He tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
3. Cause and Effect: because, so, therefore, as a result
Example: She stayed home because she was sick.
4. Giving Examples: for example, such as, like
Example: She loves fruits, such as mangoes and bananas.

⑦ OTHER LANGUAGE FEATURES THAT MAY BE USED, INCLUDE


RETORICAL QUESTIONS, EXAGGERATION, REPETITION AND
EXCLAMATION MARKS:

a. Rhetorical Questions:

▪ These are questions that don’t need an answer. They are used to make the
reader think or emphasize a point.
▪ Example: Do you really think this is a good idea?
▪ Purpose: To make a point, not to get an answer.

b. Exaggeration:

▪ This is when something is described as bigger, better, worse, or more than


it really is to make it sound more dramatic or interesting.
▪ Example: I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!
▪ Purpose: To emphasize or create a strong impression.
c. Repetition:

▪ This is when the same word or idea is repeated to make it stand out or be
remembered.
▪ Example: Practice, practice, practice makes perfect!
▪ Purpose: To emphasize or make an idea stick in the reader’s mind.

d. Exclamation Marks (!):

▪ Exclamation marks are used to show strong feelings like excitement,


surprise, or anger.
▪ Example: Wow! That was amazing!
▪ Purpose: To add emotion or energy to a sentence.

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