In this alarmed and assured speech, Paul Bogard is speaking for the necessity to preserve natural darkness. He is directing his speech to all the communities and assures them that darkness is needed for various reasons. The author uses numerous devices and appeals to accomplish hes purpose.

In the beginning of hes speech, Paul goes further than just letting us know that the night is extremely beautiful. He uses logical appeals portrayed by "Our bodies need darkness to produce the hormone melatonin, which keeps certain cancers from developing." and "Short sleep is long light." The author wants the people to know that darkness is needed for health reasons. Darkness is more than just dark, it can reduce the chances of having serious