Persuasive Essay

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Persuasive Essay

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• What would improve your hometown? Write a
  multi-paragraph essay convincing your town
  officials to make a change that would improve
  your neighborhood.

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• Many people believe honesty is the best policy.
  In your opinion, is it ever okay to lie? Explain
  your answer using specific reasons or examples.

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• We all have favorite activities that we enjoy.
  Write an essay convincing readers to try the
  activity that you enjoy most.

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• Have you ever traveled to a place that you found
  very meaningful and rewarding? Write an essay
  that persuades others to visit this important
  place.

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• Many parents do not allow their children to play
  with toy guns. In your opinion, is this a wise
  decision? Explain what you think parents should
  do about toy guns and why.

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• Who makes a better leader someone who is loved
  or someone who is feared? Take a position and
  explain your answer.