Saukko Poison The Earth Analysis
Ryan Jabola
Mr.Montalbano
2nd Period AP Lang. and Comp.
3 November 2014
How to Poison the Earth Questions
Questions on Meaning:
1.)
The main purpose of this essay is to inform the readers about the threats we are causing
to the future of our planet because he explains how humans are poisoning the earth. Humans are poisoning the earth from their use of pesticides, ruining water supplies, forming radioactive materials, and drilling into the Earth’s surface. This idea can clearly be seen throughout the essay as Saukko writes, “the United States generates about eighteen tons of plutonium each year” this essentially instills that humans are already poisoning the earth and should become more aware of it. Saukko hopes that the reader will now be informed of the harms or “poisoning of the earth” …show more content…
This is explained through the author’s sarcasm when she says humans should poison the earth. She does not actually wish for the earth to be destroyed, but rather advocates for humans to realize what they are doing to the earth currently, and take responsibility for their actions.
2.)
Saukko organizes her essay through a chronologically based argument. Each step varies
on the process prior to it in order to be completed. This method is it especially practical, because it causes the reader to come to the realization how humans are currently poisoning the earth.
Humans are essentially doing all of what she is already addressing in her essay and it is clearly
having harming effects on the earth, resulting in pollution, deforestation, and hazardous water supplies. This is extremely compelling and forces the reader to realize that humans need to take responsibility for the harm they have brought to the Earth.
3.)
The intended audience of this essay are the average human being. This can be seen by the
author writing the essay in satirical style that criticizes humanity and is targeted at the
Mr.Montalbano
2nd Period AP Lang. and Comp.
3 November 2014
How to Poison the Earth Questions
Questions on Meaning:
1.)
The main purpose of this essay is to inform the readers about the threats we are causing
to the future of our planet because he explains how humans are poisoning the earth. Humans are poisoning the earth from their use of pesticides, ruining water supplies, forming radioactive materials, and drilling into the Earth’s surface. This idea can clearly be seen throughout the essay as Saukko writes, “the United States generates about eighteen tons of plutonium each year” this essentially instills that humans are already poisoning the earth and should become more aware of it. Saukko hopes that the reader will now be informed of the harms or “poisoning of the earth” …show more content…
This is explained through the author’s sarcasm when she says humans should poison the earth. She does not actually wish for the earth to be destroyed, but rather advocates for humans to realize what they are doing to the earth currently, and take responsibility for their actions.
2.)
Saukko organizes her essay through a chronologically based argument. Each step varies
on the process prior to it in order to be completed. This method is it especially practical, because it causes the reader to come to the realization how humans are currently poisoning the earth.
Humans are essentially doing all of what she is already addressing in her essay and it is clearly
having harming effects on the earth, resulting in pollution, deforestation, and hazardous water supplies. This is extremely compelling and forces the reader to realize that humans need to take responsibility for the harm they have brought to the Earth.
3.)
The intended audience of this essay are the average human being. This can be seen by the
author writing the essay in satirical style that criticizes humanity and is targeted at the