Question

Since the budget for the groundbreaking elephant-behavior-studies program has been cut—just as it was beginning to make progress—wildlife conservationists and their supporters are asking that people from all over the world promote the program by encouraging local agencies and community members to donate time and funds to secure the future of the amazingly gentle and intelligent African elephant species. Darryl is most likely writing with the purpose of

Answer 1

persuading and influencing others

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Answer 2

Darryl is most likely writing to persuade readers to join in donating their time or funds. He uses the word groundbreaking to describe the study, and refers to the elephants as amazingly gentle and intelligent animals. These words give importance to the study and are intended to make the reader feel more invested in its continuation.