Persuasive Essay / Formal ArgumentChoose one of the following topics and write a formal persuasive essay following classical pattern to writtenargument. Your position will be clearly defined, your appeal will be primarily logical, and your claim willbe convincingly supported by empirical evidence (evidence based on observation/experience). In keepingwith classical argument, one paragraph must anticipate and respond to a likely objection (counter-argumentparagraph). Theological or philosophical arguments are not permitted, as they are based on a process ofreasoning unique to those disciplines and not covered in this course.1. Given the fact that in today’s society the Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate andconnect with one another, discuss the power of the Internet either to create a sense of community or toreinforce social isolation. Present a clear argumentative position on the social effects of the Internet,making reference to specific uses and applications (e.g. social media, e-mail, instant messaging, chatrooms, discussion boards, surfing etc.) and their effects.2. Much of the technology people depend upon today came out of the twentieth century. In considerationof this, which technological innovation from the twentieth century has had the most significant impacton people’s everyday lives? The impact can be positive or negative, but must be clearly defined in termsof its quality and extent.3. Would it be more beneficial for students to be required to declare a major subject of study in the first orsecond year of university, or to establish a foundation in a variety of disciplines before selecting a majorarea of concentration?4. Living in a celebrity saturated culture where people have access and exposure to celebrities like neverbefore, do public figures such as entertainers or professional athletes have a social obligation to act as positive role models?5. Choose your own topic.