Chaucer's characters represent every level of medieval society, from the nobility to the lower class. Provide evidence for this on the following chart. List three pilgrims from different social classes in The Canterbury Tales. Briefly describe each character. Describe
the level of society from which each comes. Describe the effect this broad presentation of life in the Middle Ages has on the reader

Which connotations are associated with the word representative as it is used in this passage?

Is "words dying" personification? !

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.