The first paragraph is organized to heighten interest in the subject by A
first defining jellyfish as largely harmless, then describing a dramatic change in their
behavior
first suggesting political causes of an infrastructure failure, then revealing jellyfish as a
surprising agent of this event
first highlighting the dangers posed by jellyfish in the past, then enumerating new
problems they might cause in future
first establishing the setting of her story, then explaining why the appearance of jellyfish
in this setting was unexpected
first alluding to political strife in Manila, then explaining how the strife made the city's
infrastructure vulnerable to jellyfish

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.