For this assignment, you will write an evaluation of either of two historic passages. PLEASE HELP Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!” speech (1775)

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Frederick Douglass’s address, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” (1852)

When you have finished, submit this document to your teacher for grading.

Questions

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What is the speaker’s viewpoint? What is his claim?

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What reasons does the speaker provide to support his viewpoint or claim?

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How valid are the speaker’s reasons for his claim? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What evidence does the speaker provide to support his reasons?

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Is the speaker’s evidence relevant and sufficient? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Does the speaker use fallacious reasoning or logical fallacies? Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

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What counterclaims or alternate claims does the speaker address, and how does he respond to them?

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How effective is the speaker’s response to counterclaims or alternate claims? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Write a one-paragraph evaluation of the speaker’s argument.