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english language analysis
« on: October 30, 2011, 08:09:50 pm »
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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
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Re: english language analysis
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2011, 08:14:53 pm »
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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.
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Re: english language analysis
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 08:16:53 pm »
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careful with coerce
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Re: english language analysis
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2011, 08:18:26 pm »
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@burbs explain? D:
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Re: english language analysis
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2011, 08:28:44 pm »
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coerce is usually to persuade through force
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