Responding to a Persuasive Prompt
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Read the prompt below. Consider your position on the issue. Then respond to the prompt with a well-developed
multiparagraph essay. Your assignment will be graded based on the Persuasive Prompt Grading Rubric. The rubric
can be found in your Unit Resources.
Prompt
Many teens and young adults have personal devices that allow them to take their favorite music with them wherever
they go. Such devices require earbuds, and users can often be seen with at least one earbud firmly in place, listening
to music as they go about their daily business. Some critics of these devices, however, argue that users tend to be
isolated in the world of their device. Users, these critics say, do not really pay attention to what is going on around
them; and they behave rudely when they carry on conversations with others while wearing at least one earbud.
Assignment: Do personal devices isolate their users and hamper social interaction? Should such devices be set
aside in some situations to promote social interaction and even safety? Plan and write a response in which you
state your position and persuade readers to agree with you. Support your opinions with reasons and examples.
Type your answer here.
