Write a persuasive letter and a negative response. Use one of the standard formats for letters (not memos!) illustrated on p. 473. Make up a name and any other necessary details. Submit both documents in a single file. Persuasive letter: As a rising stand-up comedian you perform chiefly at colleges, although you have opened for national acts in Las Vegas and New York. In the course of a particularly energetic performance at Towson University you stepped off the small temporary stage the university provided. You weren't hurt, but you did tear the pants of your suit. Your tailor tells you that he can't repair the tear invisibly, so the suit is now useless. The suit cost $1200. Since you've had it for a year, you don't expect a full reimbursement, but you do feel that Towson University ought to compensate you for $480. Write a letter to Martin Lee, Director of Student Activities at Towson University, requesting the $480 reimbursement. His office is in University Union, Room 217, Towson University, Towson, MD 21252. Justify your request and explain why complying will be in the university's interest. Keep in mind that your objective is to persuade the university officials, not to threaten them. Negative response: Assume the role of the Director of Student Activities and decline to pay for the suit. You do not believe that the comedian's claim is justified. He or she is an experienced performer and had plenty of time to inspect the stage before the event. On the other hand, the show was a success, and you'd like to have this act back again. Write a letter rejecting the claim in such a way that the performer will be happy to return to Towson University.