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Title: english language analysis
Post by: STUDENT4 on October 30, 2011, 08:09:50 pm

what is another word for persuade,
this persuades readers..

i looked up persuade in the thesaurus but most of them don't make sense in this context
thanks :P

Title: Re: english language analysis
Post by: Greatness on October 30, 2011, 08:14:53 pm

This positions/prompts/sways/inclines/compels/pressure/encourages/coerces readers to feel/view/agree etc
It depends on what youre trying to say. Personally i never use 'persuade' i dunno why tho.

Title: Re: english language analysis
Post by: burbs on October 30, 2011, 08:16:53 pm

careful with coerce

Title: Re: english language analysis
Post by: HarveyD on October 30, 2011, 08:18:26 pm

@burbs explain? D:

Title: Re: english language analysis
Post by: burbs on October 30, 2011, 08:28:44 pm

coerce is usually to persuade through force