In the article, the writer's diction A. Stresses the extreme importance of saying thank-you for gifts that come in any size or manner to a person. B. Expresses how effective conveying sincere gratitude and appreciation toward another person can be. C. Communicates the author's frustration and despair in how people choose to correspond with one another. D. Shows the contrast between her perception of handwritten thank-you notes and technological forms of thank-you.

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.