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Summary: The Event Horizon
Davis, in the advertisement, “The Event Horizon,”(2016),insinuates the end of earth and the dawn of the “biodome.” Davis supports his insinuation by illustrating the end of earth. The authors purpose is to persuade people to consider living within the biodome. The author displays a melodramatic tone to further support the emotional connection with investors and future residents.

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