Question

question 9 of 10
how does henry david thoreau use logos in
esistance to civil government\?
a. to establish his credibility as someone who has broken the law because he does not believe in slavery
b. to build an argument that a government should represent the desires of its people
c. to support his argument that the government is corrupt with a personal account of his night in jail
d. to emotionally explain why the government should be overthrown with a list of reasons

Explanation:

Logos is a rhetorical device using logic and reasoning. Thoreau uses it to construct a rational argument about the proper role of government in "Resistance to Civil Government", arguing it should reflect people's will.

Answer:

B. To build an argument that a government should represent the desires of its people