Read this passage from beowulf.
then, saw the sage companions
who waited with hrothgar, watching the flood,
that the tossing waters turbid grew,
blood-stained the mere. old men together,
hoary-haired, of the hero spake;
the warrior would not, they weened, again,
proud of conquest, come to seek
their mighty master. to many it seemed
the wolf-of-the-waves had won his life.
the ninth hour had came.
which of these words best describes the effect this passage creates?
dullness
suspense
horror
sorrow

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.