You are given an assignment to watch and evaluate the effectiveness of a famous speech. You are not sure if there are any restrictions as to wh speech you select. You should

You have been assigned a cause$-$and$-$effect essay and are allowed to select your own topic. You should find a topic that is

Once you have selected a focused topic, you should

Revising the First Draft

When revising your opening paragraph, you should check to see if you have which of the following? Check all that apply.

sentences that use commas correctly

a paragraph that is five sentences long

a clear and compelling thesis statement

a creative opening that interests your readers