Read the excerpt from "Children of the Drug Wars." To permanently stem this flow of children, we must address the complex root causes of violence in Honduras, as well as the demand for illegal drugs in the United States that is fueling that violence. What literary device supports the author’s purpose, which is to show what has led to the refugee crisis?

The author uses a strong opinion by saying the flow of children can be stopped only by addressing violence in Honduras and U.S. demand for illegal drugs. This directly identifies causes the author believes have led to the refugee crisis. The choice is strong opinions, not neutral words, because the statement argues for specific causes and a response.

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