Which of the following appeals to logic in a persuasive text?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Statistics and reasoned argument
- Step 1: Logos uses facts, evidence and reasoning.
Answer
Statistics and reasoned argument.
Why not the others: Emotive language that appeals to the reader's feelings, The author's reputation as an authority in the field and Rhetorical flourishes that decorate the writing don't fit.
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