Question 1: Identify one persuasive technique used in the passage and provide an example from the text.

Answer: Example: Use of emotional appeal by highlighting threats to marine life and human health.

Question 2: What is the author's main argument in the passage?

Answer: To urge people to reduce plastic usage and support environmental protection.

Question 3: Select the best summary of the passage:

Answer: c) Reducing plastic waste is vital to protect the environment and health.

Question 4: Identify a sentence in the passage that appeals to readers' emotions.

Answer: ‘Small actions, such as using reusable bags and bottles, can lead to significant change.’

Question 5: Analyze the use of the phrase 'if we do not act now' in the context of persuasive writing.

Answer: It creates urgency and encourages immediate action, a common persuasive technique.

Question 6: Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase 'the damage could be irreversible.'

Answer: It uses hyperbole to emphasize the seriousness of the issue.

Question 7: What tone does the author use in the passage? Support your answer with a phrase from the text.

Answer: The tone is urgent or persuasive, supported by phrases like 'alarming concern' and 'if we do not act now.'

Question 8: Based on the passage, suggest one environmental action that individuals can take.

Answer: Using reusable bags and bottles.

Question 9: Write a short paragraph (about 5 sentences) persuading your classmates to join a cleanup campaign at school. Use at least two persuasive techniques.

Answer: Students should be encouraged to participate by emphasizing the positive impact of their actions, appealing to their sense of community, and highlighting how simple efforts can make a big difference in preserving our environment.