1 Identify the type of sentence: You should pack an umbrella, for it might rain on your walk home from school. simple

compound

complex

2 Choose the antonym for: elude

confront

detain

exclude

escape

3 Identify a word with a positive connotation and a word with a negative connotation for the denotation “to have a low price.” *

cheap inexpensive

Which is positive and which is negative

4 Choose the word with the connotation that best fits the sentence.

Miles was a/an student who participated in all school events

fanatical or enthusiastic.

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What language device is used in the highlighted text?

What’s the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature.

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.