But usefulness is precisely the argument other people put forward to justify destroying or displacing wildlife, and they generally bring a larger and more persuasive kind of green to the argument. Nothing you can say about 100 acres in the New Jersey Meadowlands will ever add up for a politician who thinks a new shopping mall will mean more jobs for local voters (and contributions to his campaign war chest). Nothing you can say about the value of rhinos for ecotourism in South Africa will ever matter to a wildlife trafficker who can sell their horns for $30,000 a pound in Vietnam.

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But usefulness is precisely the argument other people put forward to justify destroying or displacing wildlife, and they generally bring a larger and more persuasive kind of green to the argument. Nothing you can say about 100 acres in the New Jersey Meadowlands will ever add up for a politician who thinks a new shopping mall will mean more jobs for local voters (and contributions to his campaign war chest). Nothing you can say about the value of rhinos for ecotourism in South Africa will ever matter to a wildlife trafficker who can sell their horns for $30,000 a pound in Vietnam.
What type of argument does the author use in this speech?
A) pathos
B) logos
C) syntax
D) ad hominem

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The author primarily uses A) pathos in this speech. Pathos appeals to the emotions of the audience, and the author is highlighting the emotional and ethical implications of wildlife destruction and displacement, contrasting the short-term economic gains seen by politicians and traffickers with the intrinsic value of wildlife and ecosystems. This approach aims to evoke feelings of concern and compassion for wildlife and the environment.