It is about the time he and his wife went to the Arctic Refuge. Here, Carter manages to establish his credibility, which is key because it is hard to persuade people if they do not trust you. Also, if the audience senses that you have no connection to the cause, that is enough reason for them to not want to join in. However, Jimmy helps build his argument by making his connection to the Arctic Refuge seem more personal. Additionally, within the anecdote itself, he uses experienced diction like ancient, mosaic, and timeless. Jimmy does this to establish the Refuge's everlasting quality. These words make it seem like an old library where reader can come and learn things from. It is almost like a grandparent that teaches you lessons. Yes, they are old, but they are still knowledgeable and full of so much life. Carter effectively uses his word choice to force the audience to view the Refuge as an ecological wonderland ready to be loved
It is about the time he and his wife went to the Arctic Refuge. Here, Carter manages to establish his credibility, which is key because it is hard to persuade people if they do not trust you. Also, if the audience senses that you have no connection to the cause, that is enough reason for them to not want to join in. However, Jimmy helps build his argument by making his connection to the Arctic Refuge seem more personal. Additionally, within the anecdote itself, he uses experienced diction like ancient, mosaic, and timeless. Jimmy does this to establish the Refuge's everlasting quality. These words make it seem like an old library where reader can come and learn things from. It is almost like a grandparent that teaches you lessons. Yes, they are old, but they are still knowledgeable and full of so much life. Carter effectively uses his word choice to force the audience to view the Refuge as an ecological wonderland ready to be loved