In his speech to college freshmen, Mack presents his opinion on the value of reading Shakespeare. Evaluate how successfully he
appeals to his audience by writing and delivering a brief speech of your own.
• Present an argument about whether
Mack succeeds in achieving the
ultimate purpose of persuading his
audience to read Shakespeare.
• Cite text evidence to discuss whether
Mack’s style and tone appeal to you
as a student and whether you find the
comparisons he makes relevant.