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How Do Zoos Connect Us To The Natural World Ethos Pathos Logos

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Audrey Sawbo Ms. Kutcher 8th Grade ELA, period 2 8 March 2024. Persuasive zoos TDA Persuasive techniques such as ethos, pathos, and logos are used throughout the writing to avail the author's claim. In the article “Zoos connect us to the natural world” Micheal Hutchins focuses on using persuasive techniques to make claims about the relevance as well as the gained knowledge from zoos. For instance, with dependable recourses, Michael Hutchins uses his ethos to support the claim that, “Zoos connect us to the natural world”. To demonstrate, the text illustrates, “AZA members undergo a detailed peer-review process, which is more comprehensive than existing local, state, and federal regulations” (975). By using loaded words, the author supports his claim by stating how …show more content…

For instance, the text states “Modern zoological parks provide us with a wonderful opportunity to build awareness and appreciation of wildlife in an increasingly urbanized place” (975). This shows how red herring is used to help the author show how children can learn and have fun in the real world. ethos is demonstrated through modern zoological parks with much experience. Lastly, Michael Hutchins uses ethos to support the claim. Secondly, with the use of factual proven resources, Hutchins uses logos to support his claim that zoos connect us to the natural world. For instance, the text states, “Today, more than 90 percent of mammals housed in accredited facilities were born in zoos and not taken from the wild “(974). This exemplifies how logos are symbolized through the use of loaded words. The author includes this in the article to show that zoos aren’t taking animals away from their wildlife habitat. Furthermore, the text states, “In zoos, over 140 million people visit AZA zoos and aquariums, more than attending all professional baseball, football, basketball, and ice hockey games combined” (975). With the use of red herring, the author shows the contrast between zoos and sports events.

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