Question

Which rhetorical appeal could BEST be used to persuade Elinor Dashwood to purchase a house?

Answer 1

The house is reasonably priced and the design is intended to aid in the efficient running of a household.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is indeed letter D. The house is reasonably priced and the design is intended to aid in the efficient running of a household.

Explanation:

Elinor Dashwood is a character in the novel "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen. She is the representative to "sense" in the story, opposed by her sister's "sensibility". Elinor may be described as a rational woman who tries to hide her feelings and remain composed. She even apologizes for her relatives' behavior and makes an effort to always say the right, appropriate things. Taking her rationality and practicality into consideration - as well as the fact that she seems to be very different from her relatives -, the option that seems capable of persuading her into buying a house is letter D. She would most likely prefer a reasonably priced and efficient home to a big one for entertaining or one close to her family.