What claim does Vest make in his speech?
Reread lines 1-12. Identify the counterargument Vest presents. Why might he have chosen to begin the speech with a counterargument?
Reread lines 13-25. Summarize the reasons and evidence Vest uses to support his claim. Explain whether he successfully supports his claim.
Review lines 26-34. What is Vest's final appeal to his audience? What emotion does he appeal to? What words and phrases does Vest use to represent this appeal?
Review Vest's claim and how he supports it. Do his ideas make sense to you? Do you find his argument persuasive? Why or why not?
If someone shows malice, is he or she acting kind or cruel? Explain.
If someone was treacherous, would you share a secret with that person? Explain.
If a country has prosperity, how do its citizens feel? Why?
Which would you rather have in your embrace--a dog or a porcupine? Explain.