Consider the debate about whether or not teachers in schools should be armed to defend against an active shooter. Which of the following is the BEST example of finding common ground between
opposing viewpoints?
a) people from both sides agreeing that children should be able to be safe while they are in
school
b) people from both sides listening respectfully to the opposing viewpoint
c) people from both sides presenting facts and evidence to support their viewpoint
d) people from both sides agreeing to listen to a group of teachers talk about their viewpoints

How was maggie injured? o a. she was accidently shot in a hunting accident. o b. she broke her back after a fall from the roof of her house. o c. she received serious burns from a fire that destroyed her house. o d. she was struck by a car and broke her legs. submit

Mr. culpepper has disdain for his students and does not respect them. mr. culpepper is trying to create a supportive environment for his students. mr. culpepper does not know his students and does not try to know them. mr. culpepper wants to his students but does not know how to do it.

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.