Question
How could an author write a closing statement for the explanatory text so that the reader feels challenged?
Introductory statement: For at least five centuries, people from the region near the Qinling Mountains in central China went into Dayu Cave to retrieve water
and pray. Some of them marked their visits with graffiti—bold black text against the yellow-brownish walls—that recorded the droughts that sent them to the
cave’s Dragon Lake.
Thesis statement: Scientists have matched those chronicles with chemical data compiled form the cave itself and found evidence that more hard times
could be ahead.
Main points:
The graffiti recorded at least 70 visits to the cave by locals.
Humans around the world have marked their visits to caves with graffiti, but these are the first known cave writings to record details about drought.
Caves themselves can reveal evidence of local climate through the formations or nonformations of stalactites and stalagmites.
Climate has a massive influence on society and our highly industrialized society will be just as impacted by drought as people were in pre-industrial
society.
Use the outline of The Age of Humans below to answer the question.
by sharing a relevant quote from an expert that further explains the impact that this type of problem can have on the people of all time periods
by using keywords in the introduction so the reader can form
their own opinions and make a connection to the beginning of the text
by giving a metaphor or analogy that relates to the specific ntopic provided in the text
by suggesting that people in today’s world can learn the effects of drought by continuing to study how ancient people
Introductory statement: For at least five centuries, people from the region near the Qinling Mountains in central China went into Dayu Cave to retrieve water
and pray. Some of them marked their visits with graffiti—bold black text against the yellow-brownish walls—that recorded the droughts that sent them to the
cave’s Dragon Lake.
Thesis statement: Scientists have matched those chronicles with chemical data compiled form the cave itself and found evidence that more hard times
could be ahead.
Main points:
The graffiti recorded at least 70 visits to the cave by locals.
Humans around the world have marked their visits to caves with graffiti, but these are the first known cave writings to record details about drought.
Caves themselves can reveal evidence of local climate through the formations or nonformations of stalactites and stalagmites.
Climate has a massive influence on society and our highly industrialized society will be just as impacted by drought as people were in pre-industrial
society.
Use the outline of The Age of Humans below to answer the question.
by sharing a relevant quote from an expert that further explains the impact that this type of problem can have on the people of all time periods
by using keywords in the introduction so the reader can form
their own opinions and make a connection to the beginning of the text
by giving a metaphor or analogy that relates to the specific ntopic provided in the text
by suggesting that people in today’s world can learn the effects of drought by continuing to study how ancient people
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In conclusion, as we reflect on the ancient graffiti that adorns the walls of Dayu Cave, we are reminded that the struggles of our ancestors echo through time, revealing profound truths about the human experience with climate. The environmental historian Dr. Jane Smith once stated, "The past is not just a record of survival; it's a roadmap of resilience." Just as those who sought water and solace in the cave faced the adversities of their time, we too stand at a crossroads, facing the looming specter of drought in our increasingly industrialized world.
As you consider the connections between the past and present, ask yourself: Are we listening to the lessons etched on these cave walls? The inscriptions left by those in search of sustenance serve not only as reminders of their tribulations but as challenges for us to confront our own environmental crises. Much like stalactites and stalagmites that form slowly over time, the consequences of our actions today will shape the landscape of the future.
Therefore, let us not simply marvel at the struggle of those who came before us; let us honor their legacy by acknowledging our responsibility to study and learn from their experiences. The ancient chronicles invite us to become active participants in the narrative of our planet, compelling us to adapt and innovate in the face of mounting challenges—much like the resilient communities by the Qinling Mountains. Will we rise to the occasion, or will we become mere footnotes in the story of climate change? The choice lies with us, and the time to act is now.
As you consider the connections between the past and present, ask yourself: Are we listening to the lessons etched on these cave walls? The inscriptions left by those in search of sustenance serve not only as reminders of their tribulations but as challenges for us to confront our own environmental crises. Much like stalactites and stalagmites that form slowly over time, the consequences of our actions today will shape the landscape of the future.
Therefore, let us not simply marvel at the struggle of those who came before us; let us honor their legacy by acknowledging our responsibility to study and learn from their experiences. The ancient chronicles invite us to become active participants in the narrative of our planet, compelling us to adapt and innovate in the face of mounting challenges—much like the resilient communities by the Qinling Mountains. Will we rise to the occasion, or will we become mere footnotes in the story of climate change? The choice lies with us, and the time to act is now.