English, 18.03.2021 02:50 isabellamoneill
The following passage is an excerpt from desert solitaire, published in 1968 by American writer Edward Abbey, a former ranger in what is now Arches national Park in Utah. In the book, Abbey Opposes the forces of modern development, arguing for the importance of preserving a portion of the south western United States landscape as wilderness. Read the passage carefully. Then, write an essay that analyzes the rhetorical choices Abbey makes to develop a particular vision of how human beings my coexist with the natural world.
In your response you should do the following:
Respond to the prompt with a thesis of the analyzes the writers rhetorical choices. Select and use evidence to develop and support your line of reasoning. Explain the relationship between the evidence and your thesis. Demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation. Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.
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