Harriet Tubman, Conductor on the Underground Railroad: Rhetoric
Question 2 • PMHS English II Q1
Read the excerpt from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.She said that he had thick white hair, soft, almost like a baby's, and the kindest eyes she had ever seen. He was a big man and strong, but he had never used his strength to harm anyone, always to help people. He would give all of them a new pair of shoes. Everybody. He always did.
Answer
A
an appeal to the audience’s sense of reason and logic
B
an appeal to the audience’s physical and emotional needs
C
an appeal to the audience’s sense of respect for the speaker
D
an appeal to the audience’s knowledge and facts
Explanation
The description emphasizes kindness, safety, and the promise of new shoes for everyone. These details appeal to the audience’s feelings and to physical needs such as having shoes. Therefore, the best choice is “an appeal to the audience’s physical and emotional needs.”
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