Question

Do you think that John Muir made an effective argument for saving the redwoods? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

John Muir makes an effective argument for saving the redwoods. He appeals to logic by giving evidence about the destruction. He seems very credible because he knows about the history of individual trees. Finally, he makes readers want to save the trees by using strong emotional language throughout.

Explanation:

Answer 2

I would say that he made an effective argument even though it was not scientifically supported. It might be considered effective because they might touch the spiritual aspect of the relationship between man and nature. He stated that trees were divine and so Americans were supposed to save them, it was a moral and ethical thing to do.