Persuasive Letter Exercise #2
02/11/2005

Following is a persuasive letter submitted to this class.  The writer is very direct when making his request.  Is this a good idea?  Will he persuade the reader to do as he asks? Why or why not?  Also notice the grammatical errors and awkward and wordy phrasing.  How do these technical imperfections hinder his ability to deliver his message?

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University Acres Neighborhood Association
1234 Sunset Dr.
Baton Rouge LA. 70808 February 8, 2000

Harold Barham
6080 Chandler Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Subject: Association Request

Dear Mr. Barham,

On the behalf of the neighborhood association, I would like to ask you to stop speeding down our neighborhood streets and to turn the volume down on your car radio.  Due to the 25 complaints I have received I was forced to take the first step of action and write you this letter.  If you continue to speed down our streets and do not turn down your car radio to an appropriate level I will be force to notify the proper authorities.

For several years now our homeowners have been able to walk down our streets feeling safe and at peace.  We have all been able to get along and have soled problems that have arisen without the involvement of law enforcement authorities.  We would like to keep it that way.  The neighborhood association has gone out of its way to raise money to put up speed limit signs and "Slow! Children At Play" signs.

We, the association, would greatly appreciate if you would adhere to these requests.

Sincerely,
 
 

Warren G. Harding
President
University Acres neighborhood Association