The elephant population has steadily declined over the decade due to the demand for ivory. However, it is not just the elephant population that is declining. In the article “World Wildlife ‘falls by 58% in 40 years’” the author, Rebecca Morelle, believes the animal population has decreased gradually over the last 40 years. Morelle cites five different perspectives, ranging from professionals in wildlife to well known organizations, in regard to the decline of wildlife. Through the use of reasoning, emotional appeals and credible sources, Morelle effectively convinces her audience that the decline of wildlife poses a serious problem and action must be taken to slow the situation.
Morelle starts the article with a statement made by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) claiming that vertebrate population would reduce to two-thirds by 2020 and that …show more content…
The author uses all three appeals, ethos, logos, and pathos, to successfully deliver its message in regard to the reduction of wildlife. To support her article she uses credible sources, ranging from professors to organizations, and logical reasoning, like facts and reports , and emotional appeals to successfully convince her audience. This article needs because many people are oblivious to the effects people are having on wildlife, and this article should reveal to people that it is time to start doing something to preserve the animals. It is true wildlife has been reduced substantially over the last decade, mostly because of overhunting, as well as humans indirectly affecting them whether if it 's because of new houses being build or because of global warming. To conclude, the use of logic, pathos, and ethos, Morelle assures her audience that the reduction of wildlife poses a serious threat and steps must be taken to slow down the