Read the following passage, then answer the questions that follow. "and in such alienation grown so old / as leaves no other hope of heir to poland / than his two sisters' children; you, fair cousin, / and me; for whom the commons of the realm / divide themselves into two several factions; / whether for you, the elder sister's child; / or me, born of the younger, but, they say, / my natural prerogative of man / outweighing your priority of birth." what important cultural reference is astolfo making in this speech?

What are the affects, consequences of drinking and smoking underage? how can the young person then get support on how to stop them from drinking and smoking?

Discuss how hawthorne uses irony in "young goodman brown" to develop a theme or a character. your answer should be between 250 and 300 words.

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.