Question

How does Anna Quindlen use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in "A Quilt of a Country"?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ethos, pathos and logos are used by Anna in her commentary by claiming her reference to what historians said about America, and how people faced discrimination and by stating facts about it.

Explanation:

"A Quilt of a Country" is a commentary written by Anna Quindlen, after the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. In her essay commentary, she had used the persuasive mode of Ethos (appeal to authority or character) by supporting her claim with reference to what historian Daniel Boorstin wrote about the nation of America. He says that the United States is the only country in the world which is not build on someone's image. And uses this statement to define that why she thinks that America is like so, because it was built like a quilt "bit-by-bit".

Then, she uses pathos (appeal to emotions) by stating that how America had faced many problems of discrimination but still stood as a one nation during the time of emergency.

And lastly, she used logos (appeal to logic) by stating facts and by giving references to historical occurrences in the US.