Question

read the passage from of the wisdom of the ancients. for venus excites the general appetite of conjunction and procreation; cupid, her son, applies the appetite to an individual object. from venus therefore comes the general disposition, from cupid the more exact sympathy. which statement best describes how the author structures the passage? he uses logos to convince the reader of his point. he uses pathos to engage the reader emotionally. he uses positive connotations to amuse the reader. he uses negative connotations to frighten the reader.

Explanation:

To determine the author's structure, analyze each option:

• "Logos" (logical appeal) involves reasoning/evidence. The passage explains Venus’ role in general appetite and Cupid’s in individual sympathy—this is logical explanation.
• "Pathos" (emotional appeal) would use emotion-evoking language, not present here.
• "Positive connotations to amuse" or "negative to frighten" don’t fit, as the tone is explanatory, not humorous or fear-inducing.

Answer:

A. He uses logos to convince the reader of his point.