Question

question 10 of 15
which sentence from patrick henrys speech to the virginia delegates best represents an attempt to appeal to logos to persuade the reader?

a. i know of no way of judging the future but by the past.

b. is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?

c. mr. president, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.

d. i know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!

Explanation:

Logos is an appeal to logic, using reasoning or evidence to persuade. Option A presents a logical framework: using past experience as a rational basis to judge future outcomes, which is a logical appeal. Option B is a rhetorical question appealing to ethics/wisdom (ethos). Option C comments on human nature, leaning toward pathos/ethos. Option D is a passionate emotional appeal (pathos).

Answer:

A. I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.