Question

to conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. if drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. what is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph? inform drivers of high gas prices inform drivers of death rates on the freeways persuade drivers to drive less persuade drivers to slow down

Explanation:

The writer starts by stating the need to restore a lower speed - limit for fuel conservation and saving lives. Then, it mentions high gas prices and high death - rates on freeways as reasons for driving slower. The overall tone and content are persuasive, aiming to convince drivers to slow down.

Answer:

persuade drivers to slow down