Read the passage. (1) the labrador retriever is a very popular breed of dog. (2) the most popular purebred breed in the united states, in fact. (3) the second most popular breed is the yorkshire terrier. (4) though yorkies, as they are nicknamed, are small in size, they are big in popularity. which is the most effective way to correct the fragment in sentence (2)? add the missing subject. attach the fragment to sentence (3). add the missing verb. attach the fragment to sentence (1).

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.