Which persuasive technique is used in the following excerpt to make a claim about the impact of climate change?

the arctic permafrost contains carbon dioxide (co2) and large amounts methane, which is released into the atmosphere as the permafrost thaws. "methane is a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. so now we risk facing further global warming and even faster melting in the arctic," added wadhams.

a) association

b) emotional appeal

c) bandwagon

d) scientific data

D.Scientific Data

The answer is d on plato also

The answer is:

D) scientific data

By providing the numbers in which methane is more powerfull than carbon dioxide the author is appealing to the scientific facts to convince people that the greenhouse effect is destroying our planet, and that global warming is a reality that we must counter attack and treat as a priority.

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2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,

explanatithe story "two kinds" , revolves around a strict relationship between a mother and daughter. the mother tries very hard to make sure her daughter jing mei , is successful in life and lives up to her full potential. the story explores alot of different themes. though , there is one theme that really stands out. you cant force someone to be something that their not.

jing mei's mother was an immagrant from china. she moved to the united states to give her daughter , jing mei , a better and successful life for her. and being raised in china with their strict rules and striving to be perfect took a toll on her and her daughters relationship. she pressures her daughter to be great and perfect all the time but it gets really hard for her to live up to her mothers standards. her mother believes that jing mei can be a child prodigy and prepares her to be and act like one. furthermore , the story ends with jing mei getting everything off her chest and seeing the dissappointment in her mothers eyes as she finds out her daughter has not lived up to her full potential. and her mother has finally gained an understanding of her daughter.

tbh ur lucky i answered because you only gave 5 points. it should have been like 50.