Argumentative or persuasive types of writing are also called?

Answer 1

Sometimes nonfiction writers may try to convice readers to adopt their viewpoints and act upon them. This pattern of writing is defined as argumentative or persuasive writing - which is also sometimes called propaganda.

Propaganda can be positive or negative, although the word has gained more of a negative connotation. Warnings from the Tuberculosis Foundation or the National Safety Council are expressions of positive propaganda. These messages, as well as those given by doctors, ministers, or teachers are helpful forms of persuasion. Negative or destructive propaganda can be exemplified by Hitler's anti-Semitism.

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