Lines 93-103: What effect does withholding further details about the narrator’s situation have on the reader? A: What new details are revealed about the narrator’s situation in lines 93-100? A: Why does Poe delay in telling the reader what the narrator’s surroundings look like? A: What does the phrase "my worst thoughts" in line 101 refer to? A: Review Poe’s description of the narrator’s surroundings in lines 102-103; identify phrases that contribute to Gothic themes.

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.