"Small islands not capable of protecting themselves are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is s
omething very absurd in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island" Which of the following best describes the rhetorical appeals being used? A.Mostly Pathos; no logos or ethos B. Mostly ethos; no pathos or logos C. A mixture of ethos and pathos D. A mixture of pathos and logos
I believe the correct answer is <span>B. Mostly ethos; no pathos or logos.
The passage doesn't appeal to the audience' emotions, so it has no elements of pathos. The tone is reserved and measured. It has no elements of logos either, even though it seemingly deals with an apparent truth. It conveys the reasoning of the speaker themselves, making them look credible.</span>
When the Confederate soldiers come through town, they remove all of the Union flags. Barbara Frietchie is upset that her flag was removed. She puts her flag back up in the attic window, risking her life to stand up for what she believes.