After years out at sea, I was finally ready to come home. A sailor could spend a lifetime catching fish and navigating any kind of storm. But I am finally getting too old for the sea. "We sure are going to miss you, Captain Marcus," said Young Timmy. He was the ship's newest recruit. At first I was afraid he wasn't tough enough for the job, but he eventually learned the ropes.

I sure will miss being out at sea. The stars at night are an especially lovely sight. But I'll be happy to see my family, too. They will be waiting for me at the dock when I arrive.

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What is the narrator's perspective about leaving the ship?

What tells you that Captain Marcus likes stars?

Cite evidence what moment might be called the climax, or highest point of tension, in act v? what is clear to the audience and to macbeth at this point?

Explain the metaphor beyond the symbol by choosing the phrase that establishes what is similar in the pair of words. select the item that best expresses this. use your notes if you need them. poverty: riches

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.