It was the fatal sign. to be sure, he had heard the owl's screech for many and many a night; but he had seen no cause for fear in this: everything was going along nicely; their little son was in good health and they, too, knew no illness. but now the warning of the evil omen was confirmed. the pigeons which he had himself brought up were flying away. they were leaving, thus forecasting the arrival of death. what coming event is inferred by this final paragraph? a) the family will lose all their money. b) a famine will soon overtake the land. c) someone in the family will die soon. d) a great evil will bring the town much despair and heartbreak.

answer is c

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.