Rhetorical Analysis of Greta Thunberg's Climate Speech

In the following excerpt from a speech given by climate activist Greta Thunberg, she implores world leaders to take immediate action against climate change. Read the excerpt carefully and analyze how Thunberg uses rhetorical strategies to convey her purpose of advocating for significant environmental reform.

“You are not mature enough to tell it like it is. Even that burden you leave to us children. But I don’t care about being mature. I care about climate justice and the living planet. I care about our future and the countless innocent animals and children that are suffering now due to your inaction. Let the world know that we are ready to be the change you refuse to be. Change is what we need, and we need it now.”

In your analysis, discuss the rhetorical strategies Thunberg employs, the intended effect of these strategies on her audience, and how they enhance her advocacy for climate action.