Answers TX-English IV BPurpose and Format in “The Leader in the Mirror”

Purpose and Format in “The Leader in the Mirror” Answers

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Which rhetorical appeal in this excerpt supports the claim that a luxurious society requires more resources than a simple one?

ethos, because the speaker expects the reader to agree that the state has authority

kairos, because the speaker emphasizes the immediate need for specific skills

logos, because the speaker emphasizes facts about different professions

pathos, because the speaker lists vivid details to excite readers

Which rhetorical appeal is most effective in this excerpt?

ethos, because the details about various professions remind readers of the speaker’s expertise

kairos, because the phrase “from his earliest years” reminds readers not to waste time

logos, because the careful reasoning leads readers through several claims about different arts

pathos, because the references to war and warriors make readers feel afraid to disagree with the speaker

How does this excerpt support Plato’s claim that people in a good society live comfortably but responsibly?

It uses abductive reasoning based on trends that Plato has noticed in his society.

It uses deductive reasoning based on the premise that people need different things.

It uses inductive reasoning based on specific examples of people living this way.

It uses deductive reasoning based on the assumption that people never exceed their means.

How does Plato use reasoning in this excerpt?

He moves from specific observations of people to a general conclusion about art.

He moves from a premise about people to specific predictions about how they will behave.

He moves from a narrow claim about trends in his society to a broad claim about trends in all societies.

He moves from narrow observations of how people behave to a broad conclusion about people.

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