| Well, I think it often helps to start with a slightly controversial line (as long as it does not belittle a persons religion, race, etc.). One of my friends wrote an essay with a very controversial first line. My schools counselor said not to use it, but our creative writing teacher loved it. The line was something like "I was 12 when I found out that I was a Nazi." Of course the essay went on to explain that she wasn't actually a Nazi, but she did have ancestors who had been. She talked about how her family's past had affected her life, and how she held this guilt for something that she didn't do. It was very well written, and I think it helped her allot in getting into college (She didn't get into her first choice which was Colby, but she was wait listed, and I think that was just because of how competitive the school is). So yea, if you have something edgy to say and can justify your opinion in an interesting and inoffensive way, you definitely should use that to your advantage. |