RAFTS #2 -- (Identify your Role)

Today you will be writing another crazy, creative RAFTS post. Create your own RAFTS scenario or use the one below.

Role	Audience	Format	Topic	Strong Verb
Desk chair	Mr. Duffy	Letter	I want out!	Begging

Strong Verb Examples:

Plead

Implore

Wrangle

Bellow

Scold

Bark

Roar

Criticize

Chasten

Admonish

Reprimand

Rabe

Suggest

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