Question

which statement best illustrates how a leader might use logos in a wartime speech?

a. the leader recounts the times the political parties have worked together to achieve a goal.

b. the leader reminds the audience of the lives sacrificed in the war effort.

c. the leader gives statistics that focus on military strengths and successes.

d. the leader focuses on language that paints the enemy as savage and unjust.

Explanation:

Logos is an appeal to logic, often using facts, statistics, or reasoned arguments. Option A focuses on political party cooperation (more about ethos or unity), B uses emotional appeal (pathos) with sacrificed lives, D uses loaded language to demonize the enemy (pathos/ethos). Option C provides statistics on military strengths, which is a logical appeal to show the war effort's viability.

Answer:

C. The leader gives statistics that focus on military strengths and successes.