O (examples of writing strategies: satire; irony; examples; similes;

Please read the article and respond to the following in an essay.
 Explain what the main idea is the author wants readers to agree with AND give
one reason the author uses to support the main claim.  Explain how this helps persuade readers. 
 Discuss two writing strategies the author uses AND how each is intended to
persuade the audience. 
o (examples of writing strategies: satire; irony; examples; similes;
metaphors; comparison-contrast; headers; cause-effect; counterargument;
etc.). 
 Discuss the author’s purpose for writing: 
o What does she/he/they want readers to do, think, or feel as a result of
reading? 
 Discuss how effective the author is in persuading readers