Question

What is the author’s purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs”? Select two options.

to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped
to entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefs
to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed
to inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the most
to persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed
How does the author use logos to support the argument made in "Save the Coral Reefs”?

by evoking in readers a sense of sympathy for the reefs being destroyed
by helping readers relate to the species that depend on the reefs to survive
by reporting observations of the reefs from personal scientific research
by providing scientific evidence that humans are destroying coral reefs

Answer 1

Answers:

First question — choose two:
- to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped
- to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed

Why: The piece is both persuasive (urging action to stop harmful practices) and informative (explaining the causes and mechanisms of reef damage).

Second question — logos:
- by providing scientific evidence that humans are destroying coral reefs

Why: Logos uses facts, data, and scientific evidence to support the argument; that option describes a logical, evidence-based appeal.