Question 13 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the passage.If you want to try out for the basketball team, here is what you should do to prepare. To become a better free-throw shooter, make 50 free throws every day. This will help you center your shot and find a groove that works for you. To condition your legs, take a mile run and alternate between jogging and sprinting. To improve your strength, commit to a daily workout. The added practice sessions will take away from other activities, such as playing video games and hanging out with friends. However, the time spent preparing has benefitted many other players, and it can benefit you. It is up to you to decide to put in the time.
Answer
A
pathos, because it appeals to the speaker’s credibility and trustworthiness
B
pathos, because it shows the steps someone must take to make a basketball team
C
logos, because it plays on the reader’s emotions about not making a basketball team
D
logos, because it provides reasons and evidence for the speaker’s argument
Explanation
The passage uses logos by giving practical reasons and steps for preparing: making 50 free throws, running a mile, and working out daily. It also says that preparation has benefited other players, supporting the argument that putting in the time can help you. Choice D correctly identifies this use of reasons and evidence.
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