One day, King Midas's farmhands brought him a satyr they'd captured, but Midas ordered it released. The satyr, a part-man, part-goat creature, granted the king a wish in
return. The king wished that everything he touched turn to gold, but it was not the bounty
Midas expected. He accidentally turned his daughter to gold, and the food he tried to eat
also turned to gold. The satyr eventually returned things to normal, and the king learned
to be grateful for all he had.
Why is the king's discovery of the foolishness of his wish an effective element of this
myth?

What does"after getting my report card i knew it was time to hit the books mean

How does the imagery used to describe the picture contrast with the imagery used to describe the news?

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.