Question

read the excerpt from speech to the second virginia convention and determine which of the appeals is most present in the passage. \shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance, by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the god of nature hath placed in our power. three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us.\ logos - an appeal to logic or reasoning pathos - an appeal to emotion ethos - an appeal to ethics or credibility

Explanation:

The passage uses logical reasoning. It argues that lying supine and relying on hope won't lead to effective resistance. It also reasons that with three - million people armed for liberty in their country, they are invincible. There are no strong emotional appeals or appeals to ethics/credibility.

Answer:

Logos - an appeal to logic or reasoning