Which words in the passage show that the passage has a Problem and Solution Structure? In most parts of the world there are not as many crocodiles as there used to be. This is a problem because crocodiles are becoming endangered and also crocodiles are necessary to the balance of nature. Many crocodiles have died because people dried up the swamps and marshes where the crocodiles live. Poachers have also contributed to the dilemma as crocodiles have been desired for their strong, smooth, leathery skins. In order to preserve these mighty creatures, people must take care of the crocodiles’ environment and help put a stop to the needless shooting of these animals.
A. This is a problem
B. crocodile are necessary to the balance of nature.
C. crocodiles have been desired for their strong, smooth, leathery skins.

The words in the passage which show that is has a problem and solution structure are:

A. This is a problem.

Explanation:

As the name suggests, a problem and solution structure is used to present a problem, issue, or even a dilemma and then the possible solutions that can be or have already been attempted. Some authors will describe the problem without actually using the word "problem". Others will choose to make it as clear and direct as possible, which is the case here. The author of the excerpt wants to make it crystal clear that the killing of crocodiles is an issue that needs to be addressed, so he uses the words "this is a problem". He then explains why that is a problem and, even though we only have a passage here, we can safely assume he will offer option for solutions.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

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