Question

Read this conclusion to a passage.

"Consumers around the world need to be educated about ivory’s true cost. Some do not realize that an elephant was killed in order for their ivory chess set, jewelry, or statue to be made. They don’t understand the connection between ivory and terrorism. In these days of high-quality plastics, no one needs ivory, but we all need elephants. Let’s not add elephants to the list of animals that are now extinct because of human greed and ignorance."



What is the intended purpose of this passage?


To show the difference between ivory and plastics.


To persuade consumers to never purchase ivory.


To describe why ivory products are so desirable.


To educate readers about how ivory and terrorism are connected.

Answer 1

To persuade consumers to never purchase ivory.

The passage urges education about ivory’s true cost, stresses alternatives (plastics), links ivory to killing elephants and terrorism, and calls readers not to buy ivory—a persuasive appeal.