In the House Divided Speech, Abraham Lincoln wrote about an issue that he felt strongly about and that was very important to him. Write a short speech (150 words) about a topic that is important to you, using specific word choice to convey tone (author's attitude). Choose an informational text structure (ex. problem/solution, cause/effect) that helps communicate and develop your ideas clearly. In your speech, include an allusion or image that you think conveys the situation in a powerful and memorable way. (ex. Lincoln alluding to Jesus in his House Divided speech) Make it your goal to persuade your audience to accept your point of view.

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.