1. What’s name of that (a, the) tall man whom we met yesterday? 2. Do you enjoy your work? Is it (an, a) interesting job?

3. Did Patrick get (a, the) job he applied for in the startup?

4. It’s not easy to get(a, the) job during this period of recession.

5. I don’t believe him. He’s (a, the) liar.

6. Do you need (a , an) umbrella?

7. We shall meet again after (an, a) hour.

8. Burj Khalifa in Dubai is (a, the) tallest building in the world.

9. The Pacific Ocean is (the, a) largest ocean in the world.

10. The Shanghai Maglev is (a, the) fastest train in the world.

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.