english homework

Argument Essay

Objective

To prepare an argument essay of 1,200 to 1,500 words that

also uses another pattern of development.

Topic

Choose one of the following:

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Persuade your employer that you deserve a raise.

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Persuade a family member that the world today is better

than it was 50 years ago. Alternatively, you may choose

the opposite stance of persuading a family member that

the world was better 50 years ago than it is today.

Patterns of Development

Argument in combination with at least one other pattern of

development

Purpose

The purpose is twofold:

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Persuade the reader to agree with the writer’s position

(primary purpose)

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Express the writer’s feelings about the reader taking

action on the topic (secondary purpose)

Audience

As designated with topic, but write to a disagreeing audience.

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Do not

write to an agreeing audience or to a neutral or

waver