Choose the correctly written sentence. a. many of the everglades pythons are very large. because they have abundant sources of food. b. scientists are concerned that the presence of the introduced species will upset the natural balance, they will eat too many endangered animals. c. the snakes are very large; however, their color makes it easy for them to hide in the swampy environment. d. experts became alarmed when a photograph was taken of a python killing an alligator it was that big.

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.