The text from "How Tiny Sea Urchins Are Saving Kaneohe Bay" discusses the problem of "smothering seaweed” in the Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. Write an essay analyzing how
the author illustrates the dangers of invasive species to an environment. Use evidence
from the text to support your response.

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech