The literary device that supports the author’s purpose in this excerpt is strong opinions. The author expresses a clear and assertive stance on the need to address both the root causes of violence in Honduras and the demand for illegal drugs in the United States, highlighting the complexity of the issues that contribute to the refugee crisis. This strong opinion emphasizes the urgency and importance of tackling these problems to understand their impact on the crisis.
Read the excerpt from "Children of the Drug Wars."
To permanently stem this flow of children, we must address the complex root causes of violence in Honduras, as well as the demand for illegal drugs in the United States that is fueling that violence.
What literary device supports the author’s purpose, which is to show what has led to the refugee crisis?
setting
repetition
strong opinions
neutral words
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