The author is trying to convey that in recent years, the
extinction rate for many animal species has significantly increased. He began
his point in the first sentence of the excerpt: “Species are disappearing at an
accelerating rate through human action, primarily habitat destruction but also
pollution and the introduction of exotic species into residual natural
environments.” Then, he further emphasizes his point in the sentence: “As the
last forests are felled in forest strongholds like the Philippines and Ecuador,
the decline of species will accelerate even more.” Which is immediately followed
by another sentence that supports his argument: “In the world as a whole,
extinction rates are already hundreds or thousands of times higher than before
the coming of man.
Answer: by starting with the phrase it is to be hoped he draws attention to future possibilities
Explanation:
Im pretty sure it is the last one. Correct me if i am wrong please.
Answer:
It is a mercy he didn't shake his arm off.
Explanation:
Though, admittedly, this is one of those rare times that I am not 100% confident with my response.
The type of biased language is, "b. ability," mainly because Haley states, "Would you get a move on? Are you deaf?" and it's insulting Kenneth's ability, as if she was saying he can't hear what's clearly being said.
