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Do you tend to speak up? Identify a context or situation in which you tend to speak up or refrain from speaking up. Discuss why you choose to speak up or not to speak up in that particular context.

In crafting your response, consider how factors such as personality, feelings, family, culture, education, and/or societal pressure may affect your decision.

While writing your paper, you may find it helpful to refer to the following chapters in Knowing Language: Chapter 3 (Argumentative Writing), Chapter 12 (Writing Cohesively), Chapter 13 (Revising, Editing, and Polishing Your Writing).