Write a latter that seeks to persuade a specific audience

Write a letter that seeks to persuade a specific audience.By specific audience, I mean a set individual or group. By persuade, I mean that you must present an idea of your own and demonstrate why that particular audience should accept it.

Your stances do not have to be political and contrary; you may want to write a letter that is either civic-minded or business-minded. What you must do, is find something specific to respond to. Because of this, your letter will need to be accompanied by a “statement” of sorts that you are addressing, and a self-analysis that explains the rhetorical strategies you use in your letter.

Project Requirements:

1. A 3-4 paged letter from you to a specific audience
2. A link to a statement (this could be a news article, a video, a social media post, a business’ mission, etcetera)
3. A one-page analysis discussing your audience, their values, and the assumptions you made to convince them.
   • In order to write your one-page analysis, answer the following:
     • What tone did you take to convince your audience?
     • How do your examples/evidence appeal to your audience?
     • What assumptions did you make about your audience and why?

Letter Requirements:

• Letters should be 3-4 full pages
• Letters must use Times New Roman font, size 12, Double Spaced, and have page numbers, but be in a letter format
• Letters must include at least one counterargument paragraph
• Letters need to be revised and edited

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