Excerpt from America's Great Outdoors Initiative
Donn Saylor
1 Pollution levels are increasing. Threats to nature are rising. It has never been more important to protect America's natural
beauty. At the same time, the country keeps growing. More people means a need for more goods and services. If not sensibly
made, these goods and services can cause lasting problems in nature. Large companies and big businesses often think only
about customers' wants. They pay less attention to the long-term problems that the natural world could face as they try to
quickly meet those wants.
How do the author's word choices in section one reflect the author's perspective?
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The author's word choices in section one create an optimistic, energetic
tone to introduce his topic.
The author's word choices in section one emphasize that he believes his
topic is serious and necessary
The author's word choices in section one suggest that he believes he has
identified the only solution to a serious issue.
The author's word choices in section one focus readers' attention on a
solution that will be logical and easy to implement.