Question

question 17 of 20
which best describes the way that thoreau structured resistance to civil government?
a. he uses logos to draw attention to this moral character and then pathos to provide examples of his behavior.
b. he uses logos to appeal to his readers common sense and then ethos to show that he practices what he argues.
c. he uses logos to present factual, supported arguments and then pathos to stir up his readers feelings on the subject.
d. he uses logos to motivate his readers emotionally and then ethos to appeal to his readers common sense and reason.

Explanation:

In "Resistance to Civil Government," Thoreau first uses logical reasoning (logos) to present his arguments about the relationship between the individual and the government. He then uses ethos by sharing his own experiences (like his night in jail for not paying taxes) to show he lives by his beliefs. Option A is incorrect as it misassigns the use of logos and pathos. Option C is wrong because Thoreau doesn't primarily use pathos in that way. Option D has the functions of logos and ethos reversed.

Answer:

B. He uses logos to appeal to his readers' common sense and then ethos to show that he practices what he argues.