Answers HSA 26-27 English IV A -ICSatire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued)

Enlightenment Ideas in America Answers

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Based on the passage, what is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

to provide a set of rules and regulations for the United States

to justify the American colonists’ desire for freedom from British rule

to establish new settlements and colonies in America

to encourage England to become a democracy

by describing his background in lawby listing facts to prove his caseby detailing the physical pain of his injuries

by describing his background in law

by listing facts to prove his case

by detailing the physical pain of his injuries

logos ethos pathos

logos

ethos

pathos

Which statement best describes the use of rhetorical appeals in the passage?

The passage relies on pathos by listing facts that support Jefferson’s point.

The passage relies on ethos by demonstrating why Jefferson is qualified to discuss the issue.

The passage relies on pathos by generating sympathy for the American people.

The passage relies on ethos by using strong, emotional language.

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