Lesson 5 - Persuasive Writing
Unit 1: Â Theory
LESSON 5: Â PERSUASIVE WRITING (2 DAYS)
"For the great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie - deliberate, contrived, and dishonest - but the myth - persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Too often we hold fast to the cliches of our forebears. We subject all facts to a prefabricated set of interpretations. We enjoy the comfort of opinions without the discomfort of thought." -Â American President John F. Kennedy
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INTRODUCTION
There will occasions in your life when being persuasive will be beneficial or even necessary. How persuasive are your letter-writing and speech-making abilities? If you're asked to write a business letter or to make a speech are you up to the task? This lesson will help you to prepare for such a situation.