Question

1. read the following text, and answer the question that follows.

we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america.
which persuasive technique is used in this text?
$circ$ it appeals to the emotions by talking about securing blessings for our posterity.
$circ$ it appeals to logic by talking about union.
$circ$ it appeals to logic by talking about insuring domestic tranquility.
$circ$ it appeals to emotions by talking about historical dates.

Explanation:

The text is from the Preamble of the US Constitution. The persuasive technique here: Let's analyze each option. Option 1: "securing blessings for our posterity" (future generations) appeals to emotions (pathos) as it evokes feelings about legacy, family, and future well - being. Option 2: Talking about union is not the focus here. Option 3: "insuring domestic tranquility" is part of the logical (logos) appeals but the option's description is not the main technique here. Option 4: There are no historical dates. So the first option is correct as it uses emotional appeal (pathos) by referencing future generations.

Answer:

It appeals to the emotions by talking about securing blessings for our posterity.