declared war on drugs. This is a war that has been fought on many levels and in many places. The Whitehouse released statistics that state‚ “anywhere from 52 percent (Washington‚ DC) to 80 percent or more (Chicago and Sacramento) of male arrestees tested positive for the presence of at least one drug at the time of their arrest” (http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/criminal-justice-reform). This information gives some insight into the pervasiveness of the presenting problem. Drug addiction is an
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Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards‚ he delivers rhetorical devices to persuade his audience. The rhetorical devices he conveys to create a persuasive speech includes : metaphor‚ figurative language‚ and analogy to create a stylistic device to illustrate his audience that he warn people of their condemnation . Edwards point of view throughout this speech was to create this imagery full of misery what God can do. In addition‚ he wants us to create this image that there is no end to this exquisite
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but then later discovered to be Beatrice Sparks‚ is a commonly challenged book that educates young adults about the effects of drug abuse. Go Ask Alice follows the life of a common teenage girl and her struggle with addiction and mental diseases. Therefore‚ it is a very educational book for teens for teens to learn the reality of drugs. Because Go Ask Alice does involve drugs‚ alcohol‚ and sexual content‚ it should be banned for specific age groups. Go Ask Alice is debated on if it is appropriate for
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4 ways to prevent drug abuse: 1. Start Early Drug abuse is a phenomenon that affects people of all ages and from every walk of life. Although the types of drugs available are many‚ the best way to deter people from drug abuse is the same: early prevention. Researchers agree that drug prevention programs are most effective when they begin early in life. In fact‚ prevention programs that cover issues like aggressive behavior‚ social skills and the importance of good grades should start at the preschool
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teenagers drug abuse is not something that has sprung up in recent times. It has been one of the unsolved issues since many decades now. And with modernization‚ the problem seems as if it is never going to leave. There could be a myriad of causes of this problem‚ and there are also several types of complications associated with it. As you read further‚ you would realize the potency of the causes of drug abuse among teenagers. Causes of Drug Abuse Among Teenagers Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teenagers
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Drug abuse is a serious issue that affects many addicts. There are many resources to treatment available‚ but addicts must want to completely recover from drug abuse in order for treatment to be successful. However‚ recovery does not always go smoothly. There may be challenges along the way. But some people may need to go through treatment more than once in order to have long-term effects. Although some may believe that drug abuse treatment does not work‚ it does. Recovery is not alway successful
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Persuasive Speech INTRODUCTION Attention Getter – Hook your audience with a personal anecdote or well-told story from a current event‚ intriguing quote‚ startling fact‚ creative analogy or hypothetical example. Establish an Ethos Appeal – Why can we trust you? What makes you credible to make this argument? Find a way to show the audience why you’re qualified to make an argument‚ why you care about this issue‚ why you’re argument will be fair to both sides of the issue. Declare Your Position
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Persuasive Speech Outline: High School Uniforms I. Introduction: A. Hook: How many people ever wore a uniform in high school? B. Ethos Statement: I wore one in high school. C. Listening Rationale: Future school choices/cost/child experiences D. Residual Message: High school uniforms are a good idea that promotes student equality and eliminates distraction. II. Body: A. Main Point #1: Eliminates Distractions Subpoint #1: No trends Subpoint #2: Professional Atmosphere
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Drug Testing You are playing varsity for the sport you love your freshmen year. You have many colleges looking at you already and you are still a freshmen! Next thing you know‚ you are going to the collage of your dreams on a scholarship. This is the best thing that has ever happened to you but‚ you have a dirty secret…...When you were in high school you developed a drug addiction. The college you go to gives a drug test every month. With your addiction‚ you don’t pass‚ you get kicked off the
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Name: Andrew Seifert Marc Malone Public Speaking: Persuasive Speech Date: 4/18/2015 General Purpose: To persuade Specific Goal: At the end of my speech my audience will consider volunteering for community service. Organizational Pattern: Statement of Reasons Thesis Statement: High school students should have to take part in community service‚ also known as service learning‚ so they learn to appreciate what they have more and learn something new along the way. Introduction: Benefits of community
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