As the below graphic organizing image illustrates, a persuasive essay is a piece of writing where the author uses logic and reason to show that your idea or point of view is more valid than another idea. One should support them with facts and logical reasons. In a persuasive or argument essay, the author or blogger convinces the reader of their perspective on a specific issue. As the free graphic organizer template suggests, many professional persuasive essays have these three parts, but they might be mixed around or woven together more creatively. Use EdrawMax Online to create a graphic organizer chart.