Read the following claim and then answer the question that follows: I believe that middle school students are better off without smartphones.

Which statement best describes the claim?

The claim is effective.
The claim is ineffective because it does not state a clear position.
The claim is ineffective because it expresses a first person preference.
The claim is ineffective because it suggests the essay will inform rather than argue.

What causes cassius to delay killing caesar? a. the crowds around caesar b. a violent storm c. brutus’s reluctance d. the disorganization it the resistance

According to the author, where can we find the answer to our nation’s “most pressing problem”? does that seem logical?

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.