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Harriet Tubman, Conductor on the Underground Railroad: Rhetoric

Question 3 • PMHS English II Q1

By telling them about the place to stay, warmth, and good food, Tubman is appealing to which rhetorical appeal?

Answer
A
logos
B
pathos
C
ethos
D
the rhetorical triangle

Explanation

Tubman’s mention of shelter, warmth, and good food emphasizes comfort, safety, and relief. Those details appeal to the audience’s feelings and needs, which is pathos. Logos would rely mainly on reasoning or evidence, while ethos concerns credibility.

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