Question

You live in an area that the Assyrian army is attempting to conquer. Write a speech that you might give to your neighbors to persuade them either to defend themselves or to surrender without a fight.

Answer 1

I would write


My dear neighbors,
the Assyrians have been plotting to conquer our city. They are brutal people, and we must surrender without a fight. We must protect ourselves, and surrendering will cause them have mercy on us.