What is the main idea of the following passage from in commemoration: one million volumes? i was fortunate to have had those old and wise viejitos as guides into the world of nature and knowledge. they taught me with their stories; they taught me the magic of words. now the words lie captured in ink, but the magic is still there, the power inherent in each volume.
a. the stories los viejitos told focused on nature and knowledge.

b. anaya listened to los viejitos tell magical stories on summer evenings.

c. the stories told by los viejitos inspired anaya's love of words and book

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.