hostile but also humorous
Hostile and humorous (Apex)
A confident tone (apex) 2021
The author uses a serious and critical tone in "Damnation of Canyon," expressing strong condemnation towards the negative impact of human intervention on the natural environment, specifically the Grand Canyon. The tone is often impassioned and urgent, aiming to raise awareness and provoke thought about conservation and preservation issues.
An example of the author's use of ethos in "The Damnation of a Canyon" is when he appeals to his personal experience and credibility as a river guide and environmentalist to establish his authority on the topic of dam construction and its impact on the environment.
Ad hominem
The Glen Canyon Dam and the creation of lake Powell destroyed the area's natural habitat.
Ad hominem
An example of logos in "The Damnation of a Canyon" would be a statement supported by logical reasoning and factual evidence, emphasizing the negative environmental impacts of dam construction on natural ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and water flow dynamics in the Grand Canyon.
Indeed ia am a "butterfly chaser,googly eyed bleeding heart and wild conservative."
too much human industrialization can ruin natural habitats
authors tone is the attitude in the story
In "The Damnation of a Canyon," the author uses logos by presenting factual information, data, and logical arguments to make the case against the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam. The author relies on scientific evidence and rational reasoning to support the assertion that the natural beauty and ecological value of the canyon would be irreparably damaged by the dam's construction.