Question

whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the united states occupies a position of prominence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war. —john f. kennedy what was kennedy trying to evoke with this passage from his address at rice university? a. humor b. ethos c. pathos d. logos

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotions. Kennedy's statement about the potential for the new ocean - either peace or war - and the role of the US in deciding that, is designed to evoke fear and a sense of responsibility, which are emotional responses.

Answer:

C. Pathos