A student is writing a persuasive essay that argues FOR the increasing use of ethanol as a fuel source in America today. Which of the following statements is supportive of the student's purpose and which statements are irrelevant or digressive from the student's purpose?

(Supportive of the Author's Purpose) (Unsupportive of, Irrelevant to, or Digressive from the Author's Purpose)

Match to each side:

1.)The increasing use of ethanol will help wean America from its excessive dependence upon foreign nations for oil

2.)Many farmers overwork their soil and deplete the land of valuable nutrient

3.)Because farmers can make more profit growing corn, many have given up on planting as much of their other needed produce and limited America's reliance on external imports of other vegetables

4.)Ethanol provides a way for Americans to have cheaper gas prices at the gas pump, so we should increase the use of ethanol fuels.

5.)Using ethanol has become an attractive option for consumers who are concerned about their environmental impact on the earth.

(Supportive of the Author's Purpose)

1.) The increasing use of ethanol will help wean America from its excessive dependence upon foreign nations for oil
4.) Ethanol provides a way for Americans to have cheaper gas prices at the gas pump, so we should increase the use of ethanol fuels.
5.) Using ethanol has become an attractive option for consumers who are concerned about their environmental impact on the earth.

(Unsupportive of, Irrelevant to, or Digressive from the Author's Purpose)

2.) Many farmers overwork their soil and deplete the land of valuable nutrient
3.) Because farmers can make more profit growing corn, many have given up on planting as much of their other needed produce and limited America's reliance on external imports of other vegetables

(Supportive of the Author's Purpose) (Unsupportive of, Irrelevant to, or Digressive from the Author's Purpose)

Match to each side:

1.) The increasing use of ethanol will help wean America from its excessive dependence upon foreign nations for oil

(Supportive of the Author's Purpose)

2.) Many farmers overwork their soil and deplete the land of valuable nutrients

(Irrelevant to the Author's Purpose)

3.) Because farmers can make more profit growing corn, many have given up on planting as much of their other needed produce and limited America's reliance on external imports of other vegetables

(Unsupportive of the Author's Purpose)

4.) Ethanol provides a way for Americans to have cheaper gas prices at the gas pump, so we should increase the use of ethanol fuels.

(Supportive of the Author's Purpose)

5.) Using ethanol has become an attractive option for consumers who are concerned about their environmental impact on the earth.

(Supportive of the Author's Purpose)

And you think … ??