Question

for questions 16 - 20, refer to the following passage
dr. leland was known for his curiosity and (16) integrity. even when his experiments failed, he reported his results honestly. his latest (17) hypothesis involved testing a rare mineral that might store solar energy more efficiently than current batteries.
some of his colleagues were (18) wary of his new project, believing it too risky. but dr. lelands (19) resilient nature kept him moving forward, even when the data looked discouraging. when he finally presented his findings, his clear and logical explanations appealed to his audiences (20) logos, persuading them through reason rather than emotion.

1. logos most nearly means:

a. an appeal to logic
b. a discovery that failed to help anyone
c. a planned and expected outcome
d. a discovery that caused harm

Explanation:

Logos is a rhetorical term from ancient Greek. It refers to an appeal to logic and reason. In the passage, it says "persuading them through reason rather than emotion", which aligns with the concept of logos as an appeal to logic.

Answer:

A. An appeal to logic