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While most SET Stage 2 prompts lean towards narrative or descriptive writing, you may occasionally be asked to write a persuasive piece — a speech, a letter, or an article that argues a point of view. Even if the main prompt is narrative, understanding persuasive techniques will make you a stronger, more versatile writer. The examiners at Sutton Grammar, Wilson's, Wallington County Grammar, Nonsuch, and Wallington High want to see that you can write confidently and convincingly, whatever the task.
Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to agree with your point of view. It is not the same as arguing or being aggressive — the best persuasive writing is calm, confident, and uses carefully chosen evidence and techniques.
AFOREST is a useful acronym for remembering the key persuasive techniques:
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