Question

how does the rhetorical appeal in paragraph 3 of passage 1 contribute to bryan’s purpose?
a the appeal to morality suggests that he is a trustworthy leader who speaks his mind.
b the appeal to emotion suggests that the audience should have sympathy for his side.
c the appeal to logic suggests that bimetallism is the best option for economic success.
d the appeal to authority suggests that he is offering true information about bimetallism.

passage excerpt (paragraph 3): ... we do not come as aggressors. our war is not a war of conquest. we are fighting in the defense of our homes, our families, and posterity. we have petitioned, and our petitions have been scorned. we have entreated, and our entreaties have been disregarded. we have begged, and they have mocked when our calamity came.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The paragraph does not focus on establishing Bryan as a trustworthy leader through moral appeal. It's about the situation of the people, not his leadership trustworthiness.
• Option B: The language in the paragraph (e.g., "fighting in the defense of our homes, our families, and posterity", "petitions...scorned", "entreaties...disregarded", "begged...mocked") is emotional, aiming to make the audience feel sympathy for their (the speakers') side. This is an appeal to emotion.
• Option C: There's no logical argument about bimetallism in this paragraph; it's about their actions and the response to their pleas, not economic logic.
• Option D: The paragraph does not appeal to authority (e.g., citing experts, official sources) about bimetallism. It's about their own situation and defiance.

Answer:

B. The appeal to emotion suggests that the audience should have sympathy for his side.