Answer: I think the first question is C: Somber, but I'm not sure
Explanation:
Persuade: To convince someone to do something without reasoning or an argument.
Example: The weather report persuaded me to stay home.
Answer:
The author of the excerpt uses appeal that rely on
D. Logos and Pathos
Explanation:
Logos is a Greek word which means that, an argument that appeals to a given audience sense of logic or reason in a given discussion. On the other-hand, Pathos evokes pity and sadness over the events in a given discussion.
In the excerpts above, it could be seen that, Carson rely on Pathos when he said that, endless stream of new chemicals are manufactured and pushed to Americans while approximately 500 are only used.
<em>Logos, on the other hand, when his appeal to people to endure due to the fact that, adjustment to these chemicals would take time.</em>