Roberto is writing an article for his town newspaper, arguing against plans to build a new shopping center in a local meadow. Read this sentence from his article: State conservation officials noted that "the loss of the open meadow will further reduce the habitat for local wildlife, which is already under pressure from new housing developments near the town forest."

Why did Roberto include this sentence?

A.

He needed to cite a credible source for evidence to support his claim.

B.

He needed to clearly explain his position on the topic by stating a claim.

C.

He needed to demonstrate understanding by clearly describing the topic.

D.

He needed to introduce the topic of his article and give basic details about it.

20 pts + brainliest for a answer the structure of a written work—the way a work is built using sentences, paragraphs, chapters, or sections­—can an author develop and communicate ideas to the reader. how does the structure of paragraph 1 develop the ideas in roosevelt's first inaugural address? select each correct answer. by beginning with concrete examples and moving on to abstract ideas, the author readers understand the major points. by beginning the paragraph with references to himself and the audience, the author makes his ideas more approachable. by moving swiftly from topic to topic, the author emphasizes the importance of the nation's problems. by summing up the points that he will raise, the author creates a preview of the later paragraphs in the speech. by mixing shorter sentences among the long sentences, the author makes his ideas flow more smoothly and understandably.