Identify a time when you were OR were not successful in persuading an audience (a person or a group of people) to act upon, agree with, or believe a particular idea.

Introductory Essay

Read What is Argumentation? (pp. 6-11) in the Introduction 1 of the English 200: Expository Writing II textbook.

Your Assignment:

Identify a time when you were OR were not successful in persuading an audience (a person or a group of people) to act upon, agree with, or believe a particular idea.

What was your main point?

What reasons did you provide in your attempt at persuasion?

Why were you (un)persuasive with this topic and this particular audience? Explain what caused your success or failure.

Format Details: format your essay according to the following details: 2 – 3 pages typed, Double-Space, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pt font

Identify a time when you were OR were not successful in persuading an audience (a person or a group of people) to act upon, agree with, or believe a particular idea.
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