Words and how they effect people

1. Give the class an example of a ?Dear Abby? story
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2. Talk about how a writer has power to make readers feel different emotions and persuade them to believe or agree as the writer does.
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3. Words can be powerful tools in many different areas of life: can be comforting in a time of sorrow, destructive to your self-esteem, encouraging, helpful.
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4. ?Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.? Do you think this statement is true?