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Persuasive Writing Assignment

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During COM 101, I had several writing assignments that required me to describe a topic or situation in detail in order to persuade the reader. The persuasive essay was in my opinion was the most beneficial to me as a student. While writing my essay I realized that many of the functions that would normally effect my dialog and communication with my reader, were gone and I was allowed to use first person speech, and speak directly to the reader in order to convey my message thus, contributing to my skills as a writer. When I think about my speaking assignments, I immediately reference my persuasive speech about reciting the pledge of allegiance in schools, and how I found it to be the most beneficial to me as well as my audience. The various

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