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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal"

Question 4 • English 12 A 26-27

Which statement best describes the use of rhetorical appeals in the passage?

Answer
A
The passage relies on pathos by listing facts that support Jefferson’s point.
B
The passage relies on ethos by demonstrating why Jefferson is qualified to discuss the issue.
C
The passage relies on pathos by generating sympathy for the American people.
D
The passage relies on ethos by using strong, emotional language.