Question

select the correct answer.

read this excerpt from \every man a king.\

(7) now, we have organized a society, and we call it \share our wealth society,\ a society with the motto \every man a king.\

how does the rhetoric in this sentence establish the authors purpose?

longs use of ethos-a reference to an official-sounding society-establishes his purpose of convincing his audience that the declaration of independence entitles them to a guaranteed income.

longs use of pathos-sharing an emotionally appealing idea-establishes his purpose of educating his audience about the meaning of the declaration of independence.

longs use of logos-giving his society a motto that logically explains the groups name-establishes his purpose of convincing his audience to join his group.

longs use of ethos-evoking his authority as a politician to change the government-establishes his purpose of convincing his audience to support his goals.

Explanation:

Analyze the rhetorical appeal in the sentence

The sentence introduces an organized group called the "Share Our Wealth Society" with a specific motto. By establishing an organized, official-sounding society, the author uses ethos (credibility and authority) to make the movement appear structured, legitimate, and official, which serves to convince the audience to support his goals.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 links ethos to the Declaration of Independence guaranteeing income, which is not the direct purpose of naming this specific society in sentence (7).
• Option 2 misidentifies the appeal as pathos for "educating" about the Declaration.
• Option 3 misidentifies the motto as logos (logic) for convincing them to join.
• Option 4 correctly identifies that establishing an official society and using ethos (credibility/authority) helps establish his purpose of convincing the audience to support his goals.

Answer:

• Long's use of ethos—a reference to an official-sounding society—establishes his purpose of convincing his audience that the Declaration of Independence entitles them to a guaranteed income.
• Long's use of pathos—sharing an emotionally appealing idea—establishes his purpose of educating his audience about the meaning of the Declaration of Independence.
• Long's use of logos—giving his society a motto that logically explains the group's name—establishes his purpose of convincing his audience to join his group.
• Long's use of ethos—evoking his authority as a politician to change the government—establishes his purpose of convincing his audience to support his goals. (Correct answer)