Question

read the excerpt from \keynote address.\ i believe the real reason we are here is that there is a word called \commitment,\ because we are committed to the future of our country and all our people, and because for that future, hope and faith are more needed now than pride in our partys past. which best describes the appeal inouye makes in this excerpt? he creates an appeal to logic by explaining the reasons he has faith in the future of the country. he creates an appeal to authority by establishing common patriotic ground with his audience. he appeals to the audiences emotions by suggesting that they should have pride in their party. he appeals to timeliness by reminding the audience why they have gathered on this day.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Inouye uses logical reasoning. He presents a cause - effect relationship (the reason for being there is "commitment" and the need for hope/faith over party - past pride for the country's future). This is an appeal to logic (logos) as it is based on rational explanation of his faith in the country's future.

• The option about appeal to authority (ethos) is incorrect as there's no mention of his authority or credibility - building in a non - logical way here.
• The option about appealing to emotions (pathos) is wrong because the text is more about logical reasoning (explaining reasons) rather than evoking strong emotions like pride (it actually says hope/faith are more needed than pride in party's past).
• The option about timeliness is not relevant as the focus is on the reason (commitment, hope/faith for the country's future) not the time of gathering.

Answer:

He creates an appeal to logic by explaining the reasons he has faith in the future of the country.