Question

question 10 of 10
read this excerpt from common sense.

no country on the globe is so happily situated, or so internally capable of raising a fleet as america. tar, timber, iron, and cordage are her natural produce. we need go abroad for nothing.

which words or phrases from this passage best demonstrate logos?

a. happily, internally
b. fleet, america
c. no country
d. tar, timber, iron, cordage

Explanation:

Logos relies on factual, concrete evidence to support an argument. The passage claims America can build a fleet on its own; the listed raw materials (tar, timber, iron, cordage) are tangible, verifiable resources that logically back this claim, unlike the other options which are vague descriptors or general terms.

Answer:

D. tar, timber, iron, cordage