Question

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an ethical appeal?



gives the idea that the writer is sympathetic and respectable



takes into account information collected through data such as statistics



focuses on providing an accurate, fact-based picture of the topic



tries to influence the audience by citing expert opinions

Answer 1

@ethane

Answer 2

@davidiam

Answer 3

`An ethical appeal is a method of persuasion that's based on the author's credibility.`

~ http://study.com/academy/lesson/ethical-appeal-definition-examples-quiz.html

With this info which do you think it is?

Answer 4

C?

Answer 5

@563blackghost

Answer 6

Not quite. The author uses expert opinions to influence the audience so it would be D

Answer 7

ohhhh thanks

Answer 8

np :)

Answer 9

can you help me with another question? @563blackghost

Answer 10

sure :) (depends though if I know it :P)

Answer 11

Which feature distinguishes an argumentative text from a persuasive text?



contains a story, characters, and dialogue



forces a belief upon the reader



acknowledges the existence of opposing viewpoints



claims that a certain opinion is the only valid opinion

Answer 12

@563blackghost

Answer 13

Based on the base words `argumentative and persuasive` we know that a `persuasion` involves making someone believe that they are right for all these reasons....while an `argument` is where they have to gather evidence in order to make a certain decision upon their evidence. So I believe it would be B.... `A persuasive text forces a belief upon the reader.`

Answer 14

What is the main goal of persuasive texts?



to sway the reader’s opinion using various rhetorical techniques



to inform the public about important events or concepts



to discuss a complex issue and present multiple opposing arguments



to encourage readers to question their preexisting assumptions
@563blackghost

Answer 15

Yea this one was asked before ;)
http://openstudy.com/updates/56a7fab8e4b02b21f3f8cfc9

Answer 16

Do you still need help @ovidia? On this question^

Answer 17

According to Morten Olsen, chair of a recent Arctic council assessment of changes on Arctic snow-and ice-conditions, "Changes in the climate and cryosphere risk fundamentally altering the Arctic ecosystems."
(European Environmental Agency, “The Melting Arctic") @563blackghost would this be association or expertopinion?

Answer 18

Not so sure. Its probably an association's opinion due to the fact it is an agency which has many scientists who each have their expert opinion and conclude to that one opinion.

Answer 19

Read the following editorial letter.

Dear Citizens of Triston,

As a concerned citizen of Triston and a member of the North Carolina Conservation of Nature Council, I am asking for the community's help with a serious issue. First, I want to congratulate our town's mayor and city council for planning to build a new community theater. However, do they realize that building the theater on Asbury Woodlands will destroy the prime breeding ground for an endangered species?

The Bachman's warbler is a small, green-and-yellow bird about four inches in length. Since 1897, the population of the Bachman's warbler in North Carolina has decreased from more than 500,000 to fewer than 100. The main reason is the destruction of the areas (like Asbury Woodlands) that the bird uses for its natural breeding grounds. Bachman's warblers prefer thickly wooded swamps and wet thickets in full-grown forests. It’s there that they build their nests and feed on insects.

This fact does not mean that we cannot build a community theater. We simply must consider building it in a slightly different location. After all, our community has forever prided itself on caring for our natural surroundings. The city council's honorable concern for the endangered Bachman's warbler would smooth the ruffled feathers of many voters. With the council’s help and the support of our townspeople, future generations will appreciate the beauty of this little bird.

Sincerely,

Redmond Harris

Which statement best captures the main argument of the letter?



Protecting the woodlands is advisable because it will make voters who care about the environment happy.



The city council should not be allowed to pursue city projects that will decrease the population of endangered birds.



The need to conserve Asbury Woodlands to protect the endangered Bachman's warbler far outweighs that of providing a community theater.




Conserving Asbury Woodlands is important because the endangered Bachman's warbler prefers thickly wooded swamps to build their nests and feed on insects.

Answer 20

@563blackghost

Answer 21

I believe this one would be D. It basically sums up the topic of the passage.

Answer 22

Which paragraphs in this excerpt from the article "The Melting Arctic" from the European Environmental Agency rely on expert opinion to support the organization's point of view?





Greenland's ice sheet contains enough water to increase global sea levels by 7 meters. In any case, if it were to melt completely, it would take many centuries. Recent melting of the Greenland ice sheet is estimated to have contributed up to 0.7 millimeters a year to sea level rise (about one quarter of the total global average sea level rise of about 3.1 mm/year). Projections for global average sea level rise estimates by 2100 vary from 0.2 to 2.0, depending on the model and scenario used.

"There is substantial uncertainty around by how much the sea levels may actually increase," said Professor David Vaughan from the British Antarctic Survey during his presentation. "Once sea level rises, it is quite difficult to make it fall again. At the moment, the sea level is increasing by about 3 mm per year, but with climate change, this rate is very likely to increase."

Vaughan continued, "There are different factors behind sea level rise. About one third of the rise we can expect could be linked to the thermal expansion of oceans. Melting mountain glaciers are also predictable and their contribution can be estimated roughly. The big uncertainty is linked to ice sheets in Greenland and the Antarctica. We have studies on how they are losing ice, but projections come with high levels of uncertainty."


Warmer temperatures in the Arctic accelerate the melting, which result in darker surfaces on the sea and land. These darker surfaces retain a larger part of the solar energy instead of reflecting it back. Warmer air and water temperatures in the region also affect the surrounding land, including the permafrost, which has started melting both on land and at sub-sea level. . . .

In addition to potentially causing sea levels to rise and contributing to global warming, the Arctic melting could also alter the oceans' salinity levels and affect ocean currents. Moreover, increased absorption of CO2 in the oceans can lead to ocean acidification and this can in turn alter the composition and distribution of key Arctic species like crustaceans, krill and plankton.

According to Morten Olsen, chair of a recent Arctic Council assessment on changes in Arctic snow- and ice-conditions, "Changes in the climate and cryosphere risk fundamentally altering the Arctic ecosystems. Warmer water temperatures might result in invasive species moving north, which would affect local species and ultimately local economies."

Answer 23

@563blackghost

Answer 24

Which paragraphs in this excerpt from the article "The Melting Arctic" from the European Environmental Agency rely on expert opinion to support the organization's point of view?

heres the question for the passage

Answer 25

I don't really know this one. I'm think the 3rd one due to the fact it is compromised by data in which experts speak upon. Try getting a second opinion :)

(Oh and please post this in a new posts this one's a bit crowded :) )

Answer 26

thanks and I will @563blackghost