How Does 2 Ways To Make Your Arguments More Persuasive | Inc. Work?

Making your arguments more persuasive is like giving your favorite toy extra powers so everyone wants to play with it.

Bold words are important, they're like saying something really loud in a room full of kids!

There are two ways to make your arguments more persuasive, just like there are two sides to a cookie, one side has chocolate chips, the other has sprinkles. Both are good, but they work differently.

The First Way: Use Real Examples

Imagine you're trying to convince your friend that apples are the best fruit. Saying "apples are awesome" is nice, but showing them an apple pie or a big red apple in their hand makes it so much better. That’s using real examples, like touching something real and familiar.

The Second Way: Compare Things You Know

If you say bananas are like apples, your friend might not get it. But if you say apples are like cookies, both are sweet and make you happy, they’ll understand faster! Comparing things to what people know helps them see the point clearly.

By using real examples and comparing things you know, your arguments become stronger, just like a toy with extra powers!

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Examples

  1. A student uses simple examples to convince their friend to join a club.
  2. A parent explains why bedtime is important using real-life consequences.
  3. A child argues for an extra snack by showing how hungry they are.

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