Read this stanza. “Hope” is the thing with feathers —
That perches in the soul —
And sings the tune without the words —
And never stops — at all —

What do you notice about the structure?

Alternating lines are about the same length and all end with a dash.

Each line begins the same way and has the same number of words.

The lines don’t have an organized structure.

Make sure the topic of your persuasive essay is not a. something someone else is writing about b. a fact c. something you have written about before

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.

This passage contains repeated allusions to all the following except. a. sailing b. suitors c. hunting d. dreams