Question

question 6
how does the figurative language in paragraph 1 support the author’s overall finding about
the everglades?
a. it uses alliteration to make the description more musical and easier to memorize.
b. it emphasizes that the everglades’ water is deep, fast, and dangerous, confirming its
classification as a typical river.
c. it highlights the vast size and unique nature of the ecosystem by contrasting it with a
stagnant swamp, suggesting a constant, albeit slow, flow of water.
d. it relies on hyperbole to convince the reader that the everglades is the largest body of
fresh water in the entire world.

question 7
how does the author use logical reasoning to develop the argument about the florida
everglades’ wildlife, threats, and restoration efforts?
a. the author uses personal anecdotes (pathos) about florida panthers to emotionally
justify the need for restoration.
b. the author uses a false analogy (logos) by comparing the ecosystem to a regular river,
thereby understating the threat of pollution.
c. the author establishes a clear cause-and-effect relationship (logos) by linking human
projects like drainage to the effect of altered water flow, which then requires restoration
efforts.
d. the author employs a circular argument (logos) by simply stating that the everglades
need saving because it is important, without providing evidence of its value.

question 8
the author states, “...this vital ecosystem faces numerous threats... threats have
shrunk the habitat and endangered many native species.” which rhetorical appeal is the
author primarily using in this statement, and how does it function?
a. logos: by providing specific facts and statistics about the exact number of species
endangered by the threats.

Explanation:

Question 6

• Option A: Alliteration for memorability is not the main purpose of figurative language here regarding the Everglades' overall finding. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The Everglades is not a typical river, so emphasizing it as such is incorrect. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Contrasting with a stagnant swamp to show its vast size and unique water flow (slow but constant) aligns with highlighting the ecosystem's nature, supporting the author's finding.
• Option D: The Everglades is not the largest freshwater body, and hyperbole is not used for that false claim. Eliminate D.

• Option A: Personal anecdotes are Pathos (emotional appeal), not logical reasoning (Logos). Eliminate A.
• Option B: A false analogy would not be a valid Logos approach, and understating pollution is not the argument's development. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Linking human projects (drainage) to altered water flow (effect) and then to restoration needs is a clear cause - effect (Logos) relationship, which develops the argument logically.
• Option D: A circular argument is a logical fallacy and not a valid way to develop an argument with Logos. Eliminate D.

• Option A (visible part): If the statement does not provide specific facts/statistics about the number of species, this is incorrect. But assuming we analyze the rhetorical appeal: The statement about threats shrinking habitat and endangering species could be Logos (presenting a logical consequence) or Pathos (evoking concern for endangered species). However, since the option A says Logos with specific stats (which may not be present), but if we consider the structure: The author is stating a logical connection (threats → habitat shrink → species endangerment), which is Logos, but if there are no specific stats, A may be incorrect. But based on the given option A's description, if we assume the question's context, but since the options are incomplete, we can only analyze the visible part. If we proceed with the given A: If the statement has no specific stats, A is wrong. But maybe the correct answer (if other options were visible) would be related to Logos (stating a logical chain) or Pathos (emotional appeal about endangered species). But with the given info, if we have to choose from the visible A: Since the statement does not provide specific facts/statistics about the exact number of species, A is incorrect. But as the question is incomplete, we can only work with what's given.

Answer:

C. It highlights the vast size and unique nature of the ecosystem by contrasting it with a stagnant swamp, suggesting a constant, albeit slow, flow of water.

Question 7