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Crafting a Winning Argument Assessment Step 1: Following the lesson, write the first draft of your argumentative essay using the outline you finessed. Edit and revise your paper in order to develop a final draft. Step 2: Copy and paste these questions on their own page at the end of your paper to answer in 2-3 sentences each. What steps did you follow to revise and edit your argument? First, I reviewed the overall structure to make sure my essay flowed. Then, I focused on refining each of the paragraph’s arguments and counterargument, making sure I was providing enough evidence. Whom did you consult for help in the process? I consulted with my peers and teacher for help in the process. What type of errors did you correct more than others? Spelling? Punctuation? Sentence Structure? The errors I corrected most frequently were sentence structure and clarity in my paragraphs. I also fixed awkward phrasing and run-on sentences. What makes your final draft better than your first draft? My final draft is superior than my first draft because it incorporates feedback and I got to fix any weaknesses that I found when revising it. Step 3: Submit your final draft and reflection questions. Throughout American history, certain speeches have stood out not only for their eloquence but also for their impact on the nation's course. Among these, Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” and Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” have left incredible marks. While both speeches are powerful examples of persuasive masterpieces, one stands out as more effective due to its clever use of rhetorical appeals, figurative language, and rhetorical devices. In this analysis, Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” proves to be the more effective speech, compelling his audience and a way that Lincoln’s speech falls short. Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.

Patrick Henry’s speech best utilizes the rhetorical appeal known as pathos, tapping into the audience’s deepest sentiments. He says, “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” This question directly appeals to the readers emotions, igniting a desire for freedom. On the other hand, Abraham Lincoln’s speech mainly focuses on logos. While containing elements of emotional appeal, it predominantly leans towards logical persuasion. He states, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Even though it’s effective, this appeal lacks the emotional resonance of Henry’s plea for liberty. The emotional aspect of Henry’s speech resonates more deeply with his audience, as it uses the natural human desire for individual freedom, thus setting it apart from Lincoln’s speech. Patrick Henry’s speech is rich in figurative language such as vivid imagery and powerful metaphors. These of which include phrases like “chains and slavery” that illustrate the grim consequences of inaction. This type of imagery deeply impacts the audience and ignites a sense of urgency and conviction. In comparison, while Lincoln's speech does contain some figurative language, such as his metaphor of a “house divided against itself”, it's not as potent or evocative as Henry's. Although effective in highlighting the contrast between unity and division, it lacks the level of impact and imagery found in Henry's speech. Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.

In Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” he employs rhetorical devices such as parallelism, as seen in phrases like “We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne…” This phrase emphasizes the repeated efforts of the colonists, amplifying their frustration. Meanwhile, Abraham Lincoln’s speech uses repetition in certain phrases, for instance, “house divided”. Despite him using repetition effectively, it falls short when compared to the dramatic impact seen in Henry’s speech. In conclusion, although both Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” and Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” are powerful speeches in their own ways, it is clear that Patrick Henry’s speech emerges as the most effective. This is due to his skillful utilization of figurative language, rhetorical appeals, and rhetorical devices. Henry’s passionate cry for liberty reaches the audiences hearts, stirring their emotions and inspiring them to take action in the pursuit for liberty. What steps did you follow to revise and edit your First, I reviewed the overall structure to make sure my essay flowed. Then, I focused on refining each of the Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.

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