Question

1. the sentence, \should i keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, i should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which i revere above all earthly kings\ is an example of what kind of rhetorical appeal?

○ ethos (ethical appeal)
○ pathos (emotional appeal)
○ logos (logical appeal)
○ none - no appeal used

Explanation:

The speaker appeals to ethical - moral principles. They consider it treason to their country and disloyalty to a higher power (the majesty of heaven) to hold back opinions due to fear of giving offense. This is an appeal to ethics, or ethos.

Answer:

Ethos (Ethical Appeal)