is an attempt to distract the reader with details not relevant to the argument. Red Herring Bias Consonance Hyperbole​

Red Herring

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A persuasive essay can be defined as a type of essay in which the aim or goals of the writer is to convince the readers (audience) to accept their own point of view, perspective, ideas or opinions. Thus, the main purpose of a persuasive essay is to inform an action in the minds of the potential readers by accepting all or part of the ideas, views, or perception being expressed by the writer.

Basically, the three (3) goals or elements of a persuasive essay are;

I. Convince: this is to make the readers or audience believe the views being expressed through the use of evidence, superior arguments or logic.

II. Stimulation: this is simply to create excitement and enthusiasm in the minds of potential readers while believing the writer.

III. Actuate: this is simply to cause the readers (audience) to take an action. It motivates, incite or compels the readers to do something.

Generally, all persuasive essay must begin with a debatable or arguable thesis (claim).

There are different types of persuasive techniques used in English literature and these includes; peer pressure, bandwagon, appeal to logic, card stacking, ethos, emotional appeal, celebrity endorsements, loaded words, repetition and red herring.

Red Herring can be defined as an attempt made by a writer or speaker to distract the reader or listener by using details that aren't relevant to the argument (subject matter).

i believe that dan is so anxious because he dose not know what awaits him when he gets there. but i dont know to be honest

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