Can someone explain why I shouldn't use "I" in a persuasive essay? and whats a better word than "I" to use?

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Marley Zuniga

4 June, 19:22

Can someone explain why I shouldn't use "I" in a persuasive essay? and whats a better word than "I" to use?

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Jessie Garner · Answer 1

I better word for I is: Me, NAME,

Savannah Boyd · Answer 2

You are not supposed to use any personal pronouns. Using personal pronouns show that you are using your opinion in an essay. This is bad because an opinion cannot be proven, and in an essay, your audience does not want your opinion, they want the facts.