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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Purpose and Format in “The Leader in the Mirror”

Question 2 • TX-English IV B

Which rhetorical appeal is most effective in this excerpt?

Answer
A
ethos, because the details about various professions remind readers of the speaker’s expertise
B
kairos, because the phrase “from his earliest years” reminds readers not to waste time
C
logos, because the careful reasoning leads readers through several claims about different arts
D
pathos, because the references to war and warriors make readers feel afraid to disagree with the speaker
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