Persuasive Essays Sample Thesis and Topic Sentences

ThesisWhile the proliferation of modern media messages undoubtedly increases our ability to express ourselves, the volume and inanity of such expression ironically undermines democratic discourse.

Body Paragraph 1Talk about cool tools for self-expression, etc.

Body Paragraph 2Unfortunately, all of this access to communication technology has led to an excess of frivolous triviality that distracts Americans from critical issues.

Body Paragraph 3Worse Yet, this triviality concentrates power and influence in the hands of a few.

ThesisWhile modern media discourse is often base and even occasionally pointless, such democratic discussion is essential for good governance and to undermine corporate dominance of the debate.

Body Paragraph 1It would be hard to argue that American discourse has suffered as access to publishing has increased.

Body Paragraph 2Despite the crudeness of much of contemporary discussion free expression of even the most trivial idea is crucial to democracy.

Body Paragraph 3Even more significantly, democratization of discourse offers perhaps the only tool to undermine corporate dominance of the media.