Question

Read the paragraph from "Is Drexel Commons Needed?"

When I learned that Greene County began construction on another giant outdoor mall, I was disappointed. In the Shasta City area, we already have three other malls. Is another one really necessary? Will this one put the others out of business? Is this type of mall a fad? These are the questions that I hope the Greene County commissioners have considered.

The author's purpose is to persuade readers to not support Drexel Commons.

How does the author convey that purpose in this paragraph?

Drexel Commons Brochure/Is Drexel Commons Needed?

Responses

She includes statistics that illustrate the drawbacks of Drexel Commons.
She includes statistics that illustrate the drawbacks of Drexel Commons.

She poses questions that will lead readers to think critically about Drexel Commons.
She poses questions that will lead readers to think critically about Drexel Commons.

She uses strong emotional language to show how she feels about Drexel Commons.
She uses strong emotional language to show how she feels about Drexel Commons.

She quotes and then responds to a positive opinion of Drexel Commons.

Answer 1

The author conveys her purpose to persuade readers against supporting Drexel Commons by posing questions that will lead readers to think critically about the necessity and potential consequences of building another outdoor mall in the area. By raising concerns about the existence of three other malls and questioning whether the new mall could negatively impact them or whether it is simply a passing trend, she encourages readers to reflect on the implications of this development. This method effectively engages the audience in critical thinking about the issue rather than relying solely on emotional appeals or statistics.