Write about a time when you tried to convince someone to think or do something. What reasons and/or evidence did you offer? Were you successful in your argument? Why or why not? The position you were trying to promote can be something simple like where to go to dinner or more complex like purchasing a car. It can be an everyday experience like persuading someone to go for a jog, or it can be a serious experience like taking lifesaving medications.

Respond the prompt below in no less than two paragraphs (300 words).
Prompt
Arguing is, simply put, trying to help someone thinkdifferently or act differently.
Write about a time when you tried to convince someone to think or do something. What reasons and/or evidence did you offer? Were you successful in your argument? Why or why not? The position you were trying to promote can be something simple like where to go to dinner or more complex like purchasing a car. It can be an everyday experience like persuading someone to go for a jog, or it can be a serious experience like taking lifesaving medications.
In the first paragraph, describe the situation. Focus on what you said or did to persuade the person.
In the second paragraph, analyze your efforts and the experience. Explain why your efforts to convince were or were not successful. In particular, identify how you used the three rhetorical appeals, ethos, pathos, and logos.
Remember to use some form of media and make connections to it in your post.
Grading
Including paragraph one and paragraph two, you should write 300 or more words total.
You may use 1st person as this is a personal experience you are sharing. (Most arguments would NOT use 1st and 2nd person in your writing, however.)
You should use use an image, a video, or some other form of media is essential to earn full points. Consider using your own photographs or media. Insert that media carefully.
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