Why does the author present a non sequitur in the
excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Teagan's essay about
deforestation
Deforestation is a global catastrophe, with billions of
trees being chopped down each year. The primary
justification for the destruction of forests all over the
world is an increased demand for agricultural products
especially cattle. People require food, and they must
have a place to grow and raise it. Deforestation not
only clears vegetation that removes carbon dioxide
from the air, but the very act of clearing forests
increases greenhouse gas emissions. This is why
becoming vegan is the healthiest choice when
determining lifestyle changes.
O to describe deforestation as a global issue
O to provide evidence to justify a lifestyle choice
O to explain the reason behind the increasing demand
for food
O to show that agricultural products have negative
consequences