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Telling the truth at all times is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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The
truth
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 or the lie is not an absolute thing that we can judge by appearance. These two have many faces of a certain thing. Some prefer bitter
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 others like the taste of the sweetness of a lie. In
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 essay, I will delve deeper into the essence of the two concepts. First of all, it is hard to see our own self, even if we see our reflection in the mirror, it is hard to recognize who it is owing to the point of view, the mood of the day, and our
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 personality.
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, comments are needed to navigate the way we are going.
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, I personally think I am a really nice guy and polite but my friends often criticize my cranky and grumpy side when I am under the weather. Mostly these sides are unnoticed when I am angry.
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, my friends experience the crankiness of mine.
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, sometimes, at the time when we can't receive any complaints or criticisms, truths fly over our heads like a jet. Even though, it is necessary to know what we have done or the change we need, our brains don't function to get the wisdom behind the
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. Especially, at the moments,
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 are insecure, there is a filter
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 our eyes to deny every fact that
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 against our confidence.
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, indeed the
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 is one of the most important things to recognize oneself and to get better.
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, the weight of
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 is heavy to lift so the timing has to be precise. For me, I will tell the
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 but the day to tell the
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 one who
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 that receiving it has to be ready to listen.

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Ensure that your main points are backed up with relevant examples or evidence to enhance clarity and persuasive power of your argument.
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It would be beneficial to address opposing views in your essay to show a balanced approach to the topic.
coherence cohesion
Maintain the logical flow by ensuring a smooth transition between all paragraphs to help the reader follow your line of thought effortlessly.
coherence cohesion
Your introduction adeptly sets the stage for the discussion by providing insight into your perspective on the truth and lies.
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You present thoughtful insights about self-awareness and the effects of truth, making for a reflective and engaging essay.
coherence cohesion
A clear conclusion summarizes your viewpoint well, bringing a thoughtful closure to the essay.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • essential
  • necessary
  • wrong
  • truth
  • lies
  • consequences
  • integrity
  • ethics
  • justifiable
  • compelling
  • deception
  • trustworthy
  • honesty
  • transparency
  • dilemma
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