In a four-paragraph (an introduction, compare paragraph, contrast paragraph, and conclusion) MLA formatted essay with textual evidence from each historical speech, identify the argument in eachh
speech, explain which rhetorical appeals are used and then explain their similarities and differences in
how the authors use them.
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MLA format your paper
intro each speech using GTA
have a thesis that provides your main idea about how each author approaches their issue
Incorporate textual evidence in MLA format
Link main points with transitions to clearly identify similarities and differences
Provide a conclusion that wraps everything up.
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Read the excerpts from part 3 of "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." a rising sheet of water curved over him, fell down upon him, blinded him, strangled him! the cannon had taken a hand in the game. as he shook his head free from the commotion of the smitten water he heard the deflected shot humming through the air ahead, and in an instant it was cracking and smashing the branches in the forest beyond. *** a whiz and rattle of grapeshot among the branches high above his head roused him from his dream. the baffled cannoneer had fired him a random farewell. he sprang to his feet, rushed up the sloping bank, and plunged into the forest. *** as he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like the shock of a cannon—then all is darkness and silence! what function does the motif of the cannon serve throughout the story? the cannon continually pushes farquhar to continue his journey through his dream and back to reality. the cannon encourages farquhar to investigate whether his escape was a dream or reality. the cannon reminds farquhar that time is subjective and encourages him to move quickly in order to reach his home. the cannon represents farquhar’s romantic dream that he escaped his execution and will return home.