Read about Parker, and then answer the question. Parker is writing an argumentative essay about collecting stamps. Which best supports his claim that collecting stamps is a worthwhile hobby? My favorite stamp is one that came from Japan in the 1950s. It shows a colorful painted fan. I started collecting stamps when my grandfather showed me his collection. Stamps have been used for hundreds of years throughout the world. Collecting stamps is like collecting little pieces of artwork, but it is much less expensive and takes much less room.

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.