Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Since all root systems need nitrogen, all trees need nitrogen. Think about what would happen to you without oxygen. Would
you want that to happen to trees?
Describe the step-by-step process that you must follow in order to identify the implicit premise and evaluate the validity of
the argument. Is the argument valid? Is it sound?

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.