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Tobacco companies should be forced to pay lucrative settlements to anyone who has become addicted or adversely affected by the use of their products. Anyone who has a loved one who has succumbed to the temptation to use cigarettes can attest to the way the product can swallow souls as well as consumers' wallets. The clinical evidence of the devastation created by secondhand smoke is compelling enough for legislators to consider legal action against the powerful corporations. Unfortunately, tobacco companies have traditionally provided strong financial support for many political candidates. Write your congressional representative and express your outrage!
- A To entertain
- B To inform
- C To persuade
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The passage provides arguments and evidence to support the idea that tobacco companies should be forced to pay settlements to those affected by their products. It appeals to the readers' emotions by mentioning the devastating effects of addiction and secondhand smoke. The passage also encourages readers to take action by writing to their congressional representative. Therefore, the passage's purpose is to persuade readers to support legal action against tobacco companies.
