Answer the following questions with as much detail as possible: 1. Is this an effective argument essay? Why or why not? 2. Were you persuaded to accept the author’s stance? Why or why not? 3. Did the author handle the counterarguments well? Why or why not? 4. Do you have any additional comments, suggestions?

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage?

Which revision fixes the dangling modifier in this sentence? while reading a new mystery book, my dog curled up in my lap and slept. a.) curled up in my lap, my dog slept while reading a new mystery book. b.) while i was reading a new mystery book, my dog curled up in my lap and slept. c.) my dog, while reading a new mystery book, curled up in my lap and slept. d.) curling up in my lap while reading a new mystery book, my dog slept.

Based on the quote and using insights from the speech, discuss in at least 200 words what you can do for your country