Writing a Persuasive Letter

 

(Chapters 6 and 19, St. Martin's Guide to Writing)

Revise your concept essay, rewriting the essay in the form of a letter.Address the letter to someone who would disagree with your point-of-view.In the letter, try to persuade this person to agree with your opinion aboutthe controversial issue. Use arguments and counterarguments to providea balanced, yet persuasive, discussion. Try to give a solution to the problemin your conclusion, if possible.

 

 

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