How does Kennedy use a rhetorical appeal to achieve his purpose in this passage? Why are the other choices not correct? What evidence from the excerpt supports your answer?
Understand the Problem
The question asks how Kennedy uses rhetorical appeals in a specific passage. The question specifically asks about the effects of Kennedy's speech, requiring an understanding of rhetorical devices such as logos, pathos, and ethos.
Answer
C. Kennedy uses pathos by complimenting Frost for his many meaningful achievements.
The final answer is C. Kennedy uses pathos by complimenting Frost for his many meaningful achievements. Options A and D are incorrect as they describe appeals to logos and ethos, respectively, not pathos. Option B might seem plausible, but complimenting achievements evokes stronger emotional connection than simply noting the occasion.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is C. Kennedy uses pathos by complimenting Frost for his many meaningful achievements. Options A and D are incorrect as they describe appeals to logos and ethos, respectively, not pathos. Option B might seem plausible, but complimenting achievements evokes stronger emotional connection than simply noting the occasion.
More Information
Pathos is a rhetorical device used to evoke emotions in the audience.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing pathos with other rhetorical appeals like ethos (credibility) and logos (logic).
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