1 Sip water or sugarless drinks often. 2  Avoid drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and some sodas. 3  Caffeine can dry out the mouth. 4  Sip water or sugarless drinks during meals.
persuasive - intended or having the power to induce action or belief; persuasive eloquence; a most persuasive speaker; a persuasive argument. convincing - causing one to believe the truth of something; a convincing story; a convincing manner.
back to top. Remind students that the purpose of persuasive writing is to convince a reader to see the subject from the writer's point of view or to agree with the writers opinion. Review with students the importance of considering the audience when writing.