The world was better when people did not have technology.✔ The world has changed drastically due to technology.The world will change as people use technology more.
✔ by contrasting navigating by the stars with GPSby pointing out that some people still see the starsby including the fact that she lives on a farm
by contrasting urban and rural light pollution✔ by adding a relatable personal experienceby vividly describing Detroit Lakes
What is the purpose of the appeal in this passage?
Do you think that Winona LaDuke made an effective argument for reducing light pollution? Why or why not?
Winona LaDuke made an effective argument for reducing light pollution because she balanced emotional appeals with logical evidence. She used descriptive imagery of the night sky and fireflies to connect with the reader's emotions (pathos). She also incorporated logical reasoning (logos) by discussing the scientific impacts of artificial light on ecosystems and wildlife. Her established credibility (ethos) as an activist further strengthened her position, making the argument persuasive and wellrounded.
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