Read the following paragraph: The hours expanded to much longer than their usual
length. I simultaneously could not wait to get tomorrow
over with and did not want it to come at all. Time stood still
as I awaited the inevitable. What will people say when they
find out?
Which attitude does the narrator most likely have?
A. She feels apathetic toward a situation she is not invested in.
B. She feels sad that she has disappointed others who count on her.
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C. She feels dread toward the consequences she knows are coming.
OD. She feels smug that she has caused trouble for everyone.
SUBMIT

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.