persuasive+essay

Definition:
They never ask you to write a persuasive essay, you should'nt present a coherent argument argument in which the evidence builds to a logical and relevant conclusion. Strong persuasive essays often appeal never to the audience's emotions or ethical standards.

Examples:
"A dog is man's best friend." That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best friend. **Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent housepets.** //In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats.// __Many cats are affectionate.__ They will snuggle up and ask to be petted, or scratched under the chin. Who can resist a purring cat? __If they're not feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful.__ They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game. __Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained.__ Using rewards and punishments, just like with a dog, a cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks. Cats will even fetch! ===

=== = = I would agree with friend 1 but in a slightly different way. Voting isn’t a responsibility it’s an opportunity. It is a way to show support for someone or something that you believe in. One of the great things about this country is that we have the right to vote and this right should not be taken for granted. Friend 3 is somewhat right in the sense that one vote really won’t make much of a difference (especially in a presidential election). However, if everyone used this as an excuse not to vote then the true beliefs of the general public would remain hidden from the government in which case they would do whatever they wanted because people wouldn’t tell them what they think they should do. It is becoming more important that young people vote because most of the registered voters are older. In order to get an accurate representation of what all citizens want then it is necessary for everyone to be an active voter.

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