Read the excerpt from "an indian's view of indian affairs." what central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt? man should act cautiously because the great spirit is not very forgiving. the way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life. a man will have a much more lavish home if he is good to those around him. only those who are good to others will eventually receive a spirit-home.

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.