In the passage, “Bag Ban Bad for Freedom and Environment”, Adam B. Summers argues against a potential law that may constrict Californians from using plastic bags from grocery stores. He claims that the ban on plastic bags has a deteriorating effect on the environment. One may think that the over-use of plastic bags can hurt the surroundings; however, Summers' convincing writing can make people think otherwise. By utilizing statistical evidence, multiple literary elements, and emotionally appealing to his audience, Summers’ article will captivate the reader to consider his claim. Throughout the passage, Summers uses statistical phrases which provoke the readers to believe that the information he shares is accurate. For example, in paragraph four he uses the line “all kinds (not just grocery bags) make up only 1.6 percent of all municipal solid waste materials. plastic grocery bags make up just 0.3 percent of this total,” to highlight that plastic grocery bags are only a small portion of all solid waste material in the environment. This information also comes from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which the readers are prone to believe and trust the information Summers is sharing. However, statistical evidence is not the only way he demonstrates his claim. …show more content…
Summers immediately uses alliteration in the title, “Bag Ban Bad” which can provide an emotive effect, hooking the audience to read his passage. Furthermore, Summers uses specific diction which creates an impactful influence on his writing. For instance, in paragraph six, he uses the word “death” to emphasize the seriousness of this matter to his readers. Other words and phrases like “disconcerting” and “E”. coli, salmonella, and campylobacter-related intestinal infectious diseases” highlight the heavy mood and the deteriorating influence of the plastic bag