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both government and religion that people often turn to for safety.
The main theme of this essay is to expose the disadvantages of building housing developments on ridgetops, thereby accomplishing the purpose of urging readers to dissuade such developments. From the nature of its one sided view of the disadvantages of ridgetop development, it is definitely a persuasive essay.
What I usually do to start a thesis or intro is go off with a hook. so start it with why you like to draw. for example: drawing has always played an important role in my life. i want to teach others how to draw so they can understand and enjoy this art...etc, etc