Question

Sample Response: John Muir makes an effective argument for saving the redwoods. He appeals to logic by giving evidence about the destruction. He seems very credible because he knows about the history of individual trees. Finally, he makes readers want to save the trees by using strong emotional language throughout. What did you consider in your analysis? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The options are not included with this question. However, we can still try to understand which factors were considered when writing this sample response. In this response, the author takes into accout the type of rhetorical appeal that John Muir employed. He tells us that Muir used an appeal to logic (logos) when providing evidence about the destruction of trees. He also tells us that Muir used an appeal to credibility (ethos) by showing that he knows the history of individual trees. Finally, the author uses an appeal to emotion (pathos) by using emotional language.