17th Century: Sir Francis Bacon Assignment

The goal of Sir Francis Bacon was to persuade others to agree with and understand his perspectives when writing essays. After learning the various rhetorical strategies and reading the essay by Sir Francis Bacon, respond to the following prompt:
Note one point of agreement and one point of disagreement from Bacon’s essay. Then, explain the rhetorical strategies Bacon uses to convince you to agree with his points, and explain the rhetorical strategies Bacon fails to use effectively on the points where you disagree. Students should have two total points: one that explains why they agree and one that explains why they disagree. Make sure to include cited evidence (a quotations with a citation at the end) to support claims.
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