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.

kennedy creates personal credibility by saying he is more than fit to lead. he talks about the sixty day period that he constructed administration, and says based on that he will be an acceptable leader.

jfk has a great reputation as an american citizen. he fought in wwii, and earned the navy and marine corps medal. he saved several men on his pt-109 patrol torpedo boat after an attack by the japanese navy. he also served in congress for the 11th congressional district for massachusetts, and served three terms in the house of representatives.

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