Question

Editor,

Many of us are unaware of it, but there is a problem growing rig
under our feet!
The area of California in which we live is dry and arid, and yet we
see grass growing in large areas in and around homes and office
buildings.
This practice is not only wasting water, but it is costing the city too
much money-money that could be used for other projects.
Grass provides appealing scenery for our community and visitors,
but at a high price. It uses large amounts of our already
overtaxed water supply
The grassy areas in the downtown district, for example, may be
nice to look at. But can we really enjoy them to an extent that
justifies the use of approximately 265 million gallons of water per
year?
On the other hand, ripping out all the grass may satisfy the true
desert enthusiasts and save a great deal of water, but that would
make the area look barren. As a solution to saving water while
keeping our areas attractive, we should consider xeriscaping.
What is xeriscaping? It is landscaping that uses plants and shrubs
to save water, reduce fertilizer and pesticide use, and improve.
landscape maintenance. Xeriscapes consist of native trees,
shrubs, perennials, and grasses that are preconditioned to
survive in their local environment.
Xeriscaping can reduce water used for landscaping by
50 to 80 percent. This reduction of water usage can be
astonishing when one considers the amount of water our
community uses-about 265 million gallons per year on
landscaping at a cost of $304,935.
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Select the correct answer.
What structure and rhetorical style does the author use in the letter to the editor of the Daily News?
A. compare/contrast with an emotional appeal.
B.
sequential order with a scientific appeal
C.
problem/solution with a logical appeal
O D.
cause/effect with an ethical appeal

Answer 1

The author of the letter to the editor of the Daily News uses the following structure and rhetorical style:

C. Problem/solution with a logical appeal

Step-by-step explanation:

The author first presents the problem (wasting water on grass in a dry and arid area) and then suggests a solution (xeriscaping) to address this issue. The logical appeal is based on the practicality of saving water and reducing costs.