Return to your notes on Aristophanes' The Acharnians. Both Mark Twain and Aristophanes are opposed to war. Each uses comedy to transmit their views. Use a Venn diagram to compare Aristophanes views vs. Twain's and include similarities. Then compose a brief passage in which your support or opposition to armed conflict is couched in satire or the rhetoric of comedy. You may choose an actual war or describe your position in abstract terms.

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.