Question

Read the sentence from the article. Zoos do breed animals, but not to repopulate the wild; they breed to produce cute baby animals that will attract visitors. How does the author use rhetoric in this sentence to construct her overall argument?
(A) The author uses descriptive language to convey her authority on the subject of zoos and repopulation.
(B) The author uses details about breeding programs that are secret from the public to provoke outrage in the reader.
(C) The author uses a comparison to make a logical argument that zoos need to breed less popular animals.
(D) The author uses a contrast to make an emotional accusation and contradict the arguments made by zoos.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The author uses a contrast to make an emotional accusation and contradict the arguments made by zoos.