Why save endangered species? For the general pubic, endangered species

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Why save endangered species? For the general pubic, endangered species appear to be little more than biological oddities. A very different perception is gained from considering the issue of extinction in a wider context . The important point is that many major social advances have been made on the basis of life forms whose worth would never have been perceived in advance. Consider the impact of rubber-producing plants on contemporary life and industry; approximately two-thirds of the world’s rubber supply comes from rubber-producing plants and is made into objects as rubber washers and rubber boots.

The author’s point is made chiefly by

A. acknowledging the validity of two opposing points of view. 
 B. appealing to the emotions of the audience rather than to their intellects . 
 C. suggesting a useful perspective for viewing the question raised at the beginning of the passage. 
 D. Trying to discredit the view of an opponent without presenting an alternative hypotheses. 
 E. Generalizing from similar to dissimilar cases.

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ROMLIN · Answer

The correct answer is **C. suggesting a useful perspective for viewing the question raised at the beginning of the passage**.

Here's why:

The author starts by mentioning that endangered species may seem like "biological oddities" to the general public, but goes on to provide a broader perspective that shows their potential significance to human life. By using the example of rubber-producing plants, the author highlights how species that might have been undervalued in the past have actually contributed greatly to society. This broader perspective is meant to shift how we think about endangered species in general, providing a new way to view their importance beyond just their current value.

Therefore, the author is not trying to acknowledge opposing views (A), appeal to emotions (B), discredit an opponent's view (D), or generalize from dissimilar cases (E). Instead, the author is offering a new, useful way of thinking about the value of endangered species (C).

Abdelaali91 · Answer

A. acknowledging the validity of two opposing points of view. 
 I think the argument is not concerned with acknowledging different points of view nor is it made on this basis. Rather, it challenges an opinion, and provides an illustration for the his argument. 
 
B. appealing to the emotions of the audience rather than to their intellects. 
 The argument does not employ emotional language to make a point. 
 
C. suggesting a useful perspective for viewing the question raised at the beginning of the passage. 
 I think this is the right answer. The author asks a qustion, outlines a general preception about the question, and then illustrates his point that there is another perception with an example. 
 
D. Trying to discredit the view of an opponent without presenting an alternative hypotheses. 
 The argument refutes a general point of view and gives another perception that could alter that ponit of view. 
 
E. Generalizing from similar to dissimilar cases. 
 the argument does strat by a general opinion does not go from similar to dissimilar.

oscarpiastri81 · Answer

It could be E because the author is mentioning a case about endangered species and saying that the public did not quite understand their importance until later and the same reasoning applies to rubber producing plants. As per the excerpt, rubber producing plants are not exactly endangered so the author is applying a common view point for two dissimilar cases.

MBAApp27 · Answer

The correct answer is C). The passage questions why one would want to save an endangered  species . They acknowledge how the general public's consensus on endangered species do not seem to be of importance. Then, the author provides an alternative perspective as to why it is important to save endangered species.

Answer C) " suggesting a useful perspective for viewing the question raised at the beginning of the passage " provides the best fit for the passage.

Bunuel · Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

The passage suggests that considering the possibility of extinction with an eye toward the possible utility of a previously unvalued species will lead to a different answer to the question than considering the possibility of extinction from a more general perspective.  C describes the author’s procedure of suggesting a new perspective and is thus the correct answer.

The first choice is incorrect. The author argues that it is important to preserve endangered species without endorsing any opposing point of view. The view attributed to the general public is not accepted; rather, an argument is given to show what that view misses. B is incorrect. The author uses an approach that is primarily factual, and does not seek to arouse the emotions of its audience. D is also incorrect. The author tries to undermine an opposing position by presenting an alternative to it. The last answer choice is incorrect. The generalization about the potential value of life forms whose value was not perceived in advance is supported by an example of a similar case, namely that of rubber plants

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