When deciding how to organize a persuasive text, which should come first in the text?

-an opposing claim
-a call to action
-the most important arguments
-the most interesting information

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When organizing a persuasive text, it's often most effective to present the most important arguments first. This sets a strong foundation for your position and helps persuade the reader right from the beginning. After laying out the key arguments, you can acknowledge an opposing claim to demonstrate understanding of differing viewpoints, followed by presenting the most interesting information and concluding with a call to action to encourage the reader to take the desired steps.