Marta read this article in a magazine. Asthma is a common childhood disease that negatively affects the lungs and air passages. If your child struggles with asthma, it is wise to keep him or her away from harmful environments, which may worsen the symptoms. Cigarette smoke, pet hair, mold, and pollutant fumes all contribute to difficulty in the breathing process.

The author's purpose is

to educate young children who have asthma; the style is informal.
to persuade doctors to try a new asthma medication; the style is formal.
to entertain patients at a doctor’s office; the style is informal.
to inform parents about childhood asthma; the style is formal.

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.