Argumentative Essay: Animal Farm Prompts/ Options
Directions:
1. You may choose to AGREE or DISAGREE with one of the following statements.
2. Then, you will give your CLAIM specificity by developing reasoning and supporting
data to prove your position.
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Satirical shows and comics are effective means to bring issues in society to light.
Young readers can only learn from novels that are part of the canon of literature.
Totalitarian government should be accepted in the countries that need it.
Ignorant people should be controlled by a dictator.
It should not be considered an abuse of power for leaders to participate in
corruption.
6. Using power over others is the only means to get things done.
7. Individuals should not protect others, but be concerned only with themselves.
8. Having an education is the most important thing for a functional adult.
9. Succumbing to mob mentality is always the right thing to do.
10. Being an individual and thinking for oneself is paramount for integrity.
11. “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
12. Propaganda is an effective means to influence the opinions of the public.