Question

Read the paragraph. To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph?

Answer 1

He/She is trying to convince those who drive to slow down on freeways so fewer deaths would occur. By doing this, He/She is trying to save lives.

Answer 2

B: persuade drivers to slow down

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