?Text of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s speech
Who was the speaker?
Where was the speech given?
When was the speech given? (month and year)
Why was the speech given?
What made the speaker qualified to give this speech?

- What words were repeated or emphasized?
- Rate of speaking: Was it fast, medium, or slow? Did the speaker switch from one speed to another?
Volume: Did the speaker speak softly, loudly, or did it vary?
- Did the speaker use a positive or negative tone?
What non-verbal gestures did the speaker use? (eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, pauses)

What type(s) of persuasive appeals did the speaker use? (Logos is based on logic or reason. Ethos is based on the character, credibility, or reliability of the writer. Pathos, or emotional appeal, appeals to an audience's needs, values, and emotional sensibilities.)
- Copy two quotes from the speech to give an example of this type of argument.
Do you think the speech was successful? (tell why or why not)

Read the excerpts from the land. [willie] turned to my daddy. "it's my boy mitchell done this, mister edward, and i know there ain't no way t' make it up t' ya if this here horse don't heal right, but i jus' 'bout t' put a strap t' mitchell my own self 'bout what he done. i'm gonna put a strap t' him right now, matter of fact! " with that said, he positioned his whip and turned toward mitchell. *** my daddy stopped and looked at me. "no," he said. "i'm not going to whip you, paul. no, your punishment is that you'll never get to ride ghost wind again. i figure you'll remember that a whole lot longer than a whipping. you won't ride any of the other horses either, including the appaloosa, until i say so." which statement about willie’s and mister edward’s reactions is true? both men believe that their sons should be held accountable for their behavior. both men believe that their sons need to learn to handle horses properly. both men believe that their sons will likely harm the horses if they ride them. both men believe that their sons have permanently injured ghost wind

Consider the title and souce of the following articles. which one is most likely to exhibit a bias? (a) how to roast beef," by the food editor of a magazine (b) americans experiencing greater fatigue than previous generations, " by a harvard researcher (c) "americans' worsening eyesight not related to computer screen usage," by the public relations director of a major computer manufacturer (d) "sharing the burden: a history of cooperation," by a college professor

How did the different childhood homes of doris lessing could have impacted her storytelling?