A Glistening Reality The shadows seemed to evaporate as Tianna emerged from the mountain's cave. Tianna's eyes instinctively squinted duet
from darkness to hypnotic glowing that surrounded her. Intense beauty spread before her in every direction. It was as if a
every aspect of nature. The nearby lake appeared to be pulsating with electricity, and the valley was shining bright. Tianna
a newfound confidence. She knew that this would be her home for years to come.
To add more description, select the best phrase to replace the underlined phrase shining bright.
begging for a companion
floating like a lonely cloud
© extending its arms in happiness
Sparkling like a diamond in the sunlight

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.