Rhetorical Analysis of Climate Change Advocacy

Read the following excerpt from an article by Author X about climate change. In this piece, Author X discusses the impact of climate change on coastal cities and advocates for immediate action. Analyze the rhetorical strategies used by Author X to convey their argument, focusing on how these strategies contribute to the effectiveness of their message.

Excerpt:

“As rising sea levels threaten the very foundations of coastal cities, we must acknowledge that our inaction today could drown entire communities tomorrow. The time for debates and discussions has passed; it is now an urgent call for action. Every inch of water that creeps into our neighborhoods is a testament to our negligence, and continuing to ignore these warnings is, quite simply, a crime against humanity.”