Question

read this quotation from paragraph 3 of texas v. johnson majority opinion. indeed, texas argument that the burning of an american flag \is an act having a high likelihood to cause a breach of the peace,\ and its statutes implicit assumption that physical mistreatment of the flag will lead to \serious offense,\ tend to confirm that the flags special role is not in danger; if it were, no one would riot or take offense because a flag had been burned. the purpose of this statement by justice brennan is to appeal to his audiences — logic, by providing a sensible explanation for his view emotions, by using inspiring words such as mistreatment sense of justice, by reinforcing the high position of the flag emotions, by emphasizing the special role held by the flag

Explanation:

Justice Brennan is using a logical argument. He analyzes Texas' stance and its assumptions about flag - burning leading to unrest or offense. He reasons that if the flag's special role were truly in danger, people wouldn't react strongly to its burning. This is a rational, sensible explanation.

Answer:

logic, by providing a sensible explanation for his view