The article "Realistic Environmentalism" by Samantha Ford. Which statement best describes the point of view that conflicts with the author's? A) Environmentalists can help us decide on the best ways to change the planet. B) Many scientists believe we need to find cleaner energy sources that will power our lives. C) We must reverse the changes that humans have made to the natural world. D) People with advanced tools and resources can help solve environmental problems.

Read the excerpt from “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” i do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to american literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion i am forced to reach. i have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. as a writer, i was part of the chicano movement which created a new literature in this country. which type of rhetoric is used most in the excerpt to convince readers that anaya’s conclusion is accurate? an appeal based on emotion an appeal based on logic an appeal based on the author’s character an appeal based on the author’s feelings