Question

Earth Day will be celebrated in over one hundred countries across the world next week. Students of Pine Grove High can show their compassion for the Earth by leaving cars at home and electronics unplugged for the day. Even small gestures can make a big difference! The attendance boundaries for our school span a fifteen-mile radius, but designated drop zones have been established for Earth Day. You can carpool to the drop zones and walk the remaining distance to reduce energy consumption. Crossing guards and town police will ensure the event runs smoothly. There will be a welcoming party to celebrate walkers, and a local berry farm will be supplying fruit smoothies. The author’s purpose of this speech is to

Answer 1

The answer to your question is

`\boxed {\bf To~persuade~people~to~participate~in~this~event.}`



`\bf Explanation:`
The author is giving details and purpose to this event and is inviting people to come to attend it. They even tell you how you can get to the event and about the designated "drop zones".

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