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Should Everyone Speak English?

You have been asked to respond to this question: Should everyone in the world speak English? Some support the idea of a universal language because hundreds of languages are currently spoken around the globe, and a single worldwide language would help everyone to communicate more efficiently. Those against this idea highlight the fact that language is an important part of the world's diversity and culture. What do you think?

In a well-developed essay, argue your stance on this issue. Use evidence and examples to defend your position. As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis to the audience.
support your thesis with meaningful reasons and sufficient details.
address the readers' concerns, opposing viewpoints, or counterarguments.
organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.
can you write a short 150 word essay plz!

im not gonna write the whole essay for u i'll give u tips tho

Explanation:

intro para: a lot of different cultures have different stories behind their languages. This argument for a universal language is logical, but insensitive

first para: languages help bring people close to another, even in a foregin land, people can come together and build a relationship if they speak a language that not a lot of people speak

second para: a lot of meaning is held in each word of each language. getting rid of every language except english would mean hundreds and thousands of words would be forgotten. Also, in translating, a lot of meaning is lost

third para (counter claim para): it makes sense for people to want to have easy communication with everyone across the world, but that doesn't mean that we force a language onto people that they don't want to learn. Instead, it should be encouraged that people learn english in school which still speaking their mother tongue so we have the effect of a universal language and easy communication

concluding para: While it make seem like the obvious choice, it is highly diregarding the stories and cultures of other people, which ultimately is what makes humans unique and special.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

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