If I wanted to wash things—and I did try—I had to do it myself, something I’d never been required to do before. Excerpts from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, copyright © 1990 by Avi. Used by permission of Brandt and Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. All rights reserved.

Which of the following statements does the quote support?

Charlotte is adapting to life on the ship, even though she is out of her comfort zone.
Charlotte used to do laundry at home, but she never liked it.
Charlotte likes doing laundry on the ship, because it keeps her mind off other things.
Charlotte is used to doing things by herself.

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.