1.
Claim
Elf’s clearly states her claim of “Humans are the cause of “global
warming” (Anthropogenic Climate Change is the preferred term used in her essay)
and should be responsible to solve the problem” in the beginning paragraph.
2&3. What support does the
author offer for the claim?
She explains how humans are the cause and gives a call to
action to the audience to do something about it. She gives information from nsidc.org, the UK
Met Office, and a presentation done by Paul Loubre who has a Phd in oceanography
and geology. All of her sources are relevant, up to date, and reliable.
4. How are counterarguments presented?
Doubts others have made on the
subject are acknowledged and respectfully refuted with a multitude of
information. Although, her answerer tend to be targeted towards a general
audience.
5. How does the writer address the
reader?
Elf presents her beliefs to the reader in a polite manner so
that like-minded people can sympathize. She makes sure to give plenty of scientific
and personal background information on the subject and to use inclusive
language.
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