He had in his hand a heavy cane, with which he was trifling; but he answered never a word, and seemed to
listen with an ill-contained impatience. And then all of a
sudden he broke out in a great flame of anger, stamping
with his foot, brandishing the cane, and carrying on (as
the maid described it) like a madman. The old gentleman
took a step back, with the air of one very much surprised
and a trifle hurt; and at that Mr. Hyde broke out of all
bounds and clubbed him to the earth.
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,
Robert Louis Stevenson
What type of conflict does the passage illustrate?
O character vs. self
O character vs. character
O character vs. society
character vs. nature

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.