Question

read the excerpt from \keynote address.\
the success of our economic system has freed young people of today in ever - increasing numbers from the tragedies of premature mortality and early labor. it has built the schools in which they are being educated to higher levels than ever in our nation’s history. and this progress has been achieved in a political system that not only admits but safeguards the right of dissent.
so it should hardly surprise us when the children of such progress demand to be heard when they become aware of inequities still to be corrected. neither should we fear their voices. on the contrary, whether we know it or not, the marching feet of youth have led us into a new era of politics, and we can never turn back.
how does the speaker best develop logos in this excerpt?
○ by explaining why he is hopeful that young people will eventually be able to pursue an education
○ by trying to engage the audience with language such as “the marching feet of youth”
○ by including the opinions of young people on current progress
○ by listing achievements made in recent history

Explanation:

To determine how the speaker develops logos (appeal to logic), we analyze each option:

• The first option is about explaining hope, which is more pathos or ethos, not logos.
• The second option uses figurative language ("the marching feet of youth"), which is a rhetorical device for engagement, not logical development.
• The third option mentions including young people's opinions, but the excerpt doesn't include their opinions; it talks about achievements and progress.
• The fourth option: The speaker lists achievements like freeing young people from premature mortality/early labor, building schools for higher education, and progress in a political system with dissent rights. Listing these factual achievements is a logical appeal (logos) as it provides evidence to support the argument.

Answer:

D. by listing achievements made in recent history