Jimmy Carter
In response to the propositions to industrialize the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter writes, "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land, A Photographic Journey." In his article, Carter persuades his audience to preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by using imagery, by referencing presidential credibility, and by proposing alternative solutions. First of all, Carter uses appealing imagery to preserve. He describes his own visit to the wildlife refuge vividly. "During bright July days, we walked along ancient caribou trails and studied the brilliant mosaic of wildflowers, mosses, and lichens that hugged the tundra." The use of imagery with words like, "bright July days" or "lichens that hugged the tundra" paint a pleasant picture. For those who have been there will be reminded of the beauty the refuge has. And for those who have not, would feel compelled to experience this. Thi...