Question

read this passage:

from his mothers loving arms, wind - wolf was placed in a secure and specially designed indian baby basket. his father and the medicine elders conducted another ceremony to bond him with the essence of his genetic father, the great spirit, the grandfather sun, and the grandmother moon. this was all done in order to introduce him into the natural world, and to protect his soul. it is our peoples way of showing the newborn respect, ensuring that he starts life on the path of spirituality.

— medicine grizzlybear lake, an indian fathers plea

how does this passage present an example of lakes use of logos as a rhetorical strategy?

a. it makes the audience feel bad for misjudging american indian culture.

b. it appeals directly to the feelings and emotions of the audience by making them happy.

c. it uses a vivid description of his culture to provide evidence to support his argument.

d. it establishes the author as an authority on american indian culture.

Explanation:

Logos is about using logical reasoning and evidence. The passage describes a cultural practice (placing Wind - Wolf in a baby basket, ceremonies) which serves as evidence. This evidence supports the author's argument (about the respect and spiritual path in their culture).

Answer:

C. It uses a vivid description of his culture to provide evidence to support his argument.