Give a speech that takes a clear stand about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Instead of just giving information about the memorial, your speech must present an argument about a controversy related to the memorial. Is it a proper memorial for veterans? Was the architect qualified to design the memorial? These are just two examples: You decide which controversy to explore. Your speech must include a claim, introduction, body, and conclusion, but the speech doesn't have to be written out word for word like an essay. Instead, you should use an outline to help you keep track of what you are going to say. Make sure your outline gives you enough information that you always know what to say when you're presenting, but not so much information that you get confused or lost.
Finally, remember to respond to at least one counterclaim and to support your own arguments with evidence. You want to make it clear that you've considered many different perspectives.
Your speech should include the following elements:
A claim that takes a clear stand on a controversy related to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A rebuttal to at least one counterclaim, which you'll include in your speech's body
An introduction that grabs the audience's attention, presents your claim, and previews all the topics you'll cover in the body of the speech
Body paragraphs that present your main points in support of your claim, and evidence that supports your main points
A conclusion that reminds the audience of your most important arguments and leaves a lasting impression
Direct quotes from sources that you find through research

The arctic national wildlife refuge is home to caribou, moose, musk oxen, wolves, foxes, grizzlies, polar bears and migratory birds. leaders in the oil industry believe the refuge is the perfect site for the “environmentally sensitive exploration” of oil. environmentalists are wondering: what will become of the wildlife? president george w. bush, oil-industry leaders and others believe that americans will benefit from the oil that lies under the snow-filled surface of the refuge. in their opinion, the oil will reduce high fuel prices and decrease our need for oil from other countries. i believe the cost of such drilling is too high. i agree with environmentalists who fear that drilling will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou. each spring, the caribou travel 400 miles to give birth on the coastal plain. in this area of the refuge, there are fewer predators. in addition, experts say that the oil in the area adds up to less than a six-month supply. is such a small amount of oil worth the risk drilling poses to these animals? americans are the largest consumers of oil. instead of drilling for oil, we should decrease our need for foreign oil simply by using less. we must all work together to cut back on the oil we use in order to preserve the wildlife of the arctic national wildlife refuge. what type of argument is used in this paragraph? i believe the cost of such drilling is too high. i agree with environmentalists who fear that drilling will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou. each spring, the caribou travel 400 miles to give birth on the coastal plain. in this area of the refuge, there are fewer predators. in addition, experts say that the oil in the area adds up to less than a six-month supply. is such a small amount of oil worth the risk drilling poses to these animals? a. appeal to emotion c. appeal to logic b. bandwagon d. none of the above select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d