Use the paragraph to answer the question. Suppose that you read an article about the number of Americans who use social media. The author cites facts from reliable sources and interprets these facts as supporting his or her conclusion that social media contributes positively to people’s overall sense of community.

In 3-5 sentence, explain how you would manage this information to form your own interpretation of the facts.

(4 points)

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.

Which best describes the author’s purpose in the excerpt you read from free the children?

In the poem which word in stanza 5 provides a hint to the meaning of the word gloating?