This is an exercise in style. I'm going to write a paragraph for at least two different audiences and change my style to fit each audience. My topic will be "why you should give things of monetary worth to me."
Audience: My friends whom I play D&D with
Yesterday I was preparing your D&D session for that evening and I realized that I put about as much time into this campaign as I did my last job, except that this time I'm not getting paid. Every week I spend several hours planning a session that will hopefully be engaging, fun, and plot-forwarding that will last several hours. During the session itself the idea is for you guys to have as much fun as possible, though I'm usually too busy looking up rules to have fun. I don't mind this, as it puts me in a position of power and I do enjoy my little power trips. However, I need help when it comes to things like treats, snacks, and your own dice. While, as the DM, it is my responsibility to come prepared with monsters and a plot, it is your own responsibility to arrive on time, bring your materials, and to bring unnourishing nourishment for the rest of us. If all of us did this, we'd have less stressful sessions.
Audience: My mom
Over the last week I've been thinking quite a lot about being grateful. And I came to the conclusion that I wasn't a very grateful person. For instance, I've never really thanked you for all the assistance you've given me in the past. So thank-you. To this day, because of you, my education is greater than it would have been without you and I know that I have a loving, supportive family behind me should I need it. However, as much as I dislike being a burden to you, I need some more assistance now. My books this semester were expensive and I had to finally break down and go buy dancing shoes. (Be happy for me, I'm being sooo athletic in my dancing classes!) Unfortunately, because of these expenditures, I'm currently short on rent money. Could you find it in your heart to help your devoted daughter out?
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