Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Analysis on Elf's Essay

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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