Answer: No, it is not. Anthony Knapp's argument is not effective because of his lack of writing techniques to make the reader involved in the text.
Explanation: Although Knapp has many intriguing allegations and a smooth connection from one quote to another, he lacks writing techniques such as imagery, a technique that makes the reader picture and put into context what they read. He also discusses many different topics, distracting then, the reader from the main point.
