Javed’s teacher tells him she would like to see him improve his speaking skills in the next debate by including a rhetorical appeal. To be a more effective speaker, what is the best rhetorical appeal for Javed to add?
Answer
A
He should add pathos, with an emphasis on proper word choice to set a tone.
B
He should add pathos, with points of emphasis to make his ideas convincing.
C
He should add ethos, with credible resources to support his claim.
D
He should add logos, with evidence to support his ideas and link them together.
Explanation
Logos appeals to an audience’s reasoning through evidence and logical connections. Javed can make his ideas more convincing by supporting them with evidence and explaining how the points fit together, so the best choice is “logos, with evidence to support his ideas and link them together.”
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