The Promise of America: Different Genres' Approaches to the Same Topic
Question 7 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC
Where is the hero who will destroy that heart of evil? I believe it must be each of us. Indeed, when I give thanks this Thursday and I cook my native food, I will be thinking of this hidden heart and how my ancestors survived the evil it caused.
Answer
A
This is an emotional argument, because she wants readers to be angry at the Pilgrims for mistreating the American Indians.
B
This is an emotional appeal that tries to persuade people to be heroes who overcome evil.
C
This is a logical appeal that tries to explain why people should be heroes.
D
This is a logical appeal that shows how American Indians survived the evil they experienced.