Question

test 1d#: 3222543

1. the next two questions go together. first, answer part a.

then, answer part b.

part a
in passage 2, which of the following best describes how the
author uses a rhetorical appeal to achieve the central idea that
slocum’s journey was a heroic achievement?
a. the author uses pathos to invoke a sense of adventure and
enjoyment through the use of emotive adjectives.
b. the author uses pathos to demonstrate the ambition of
slocum’s achievement by presenting evidence of the extent
of slocum’s skill.
c. the author uses ethos to make the readers feel jealous of
slocum’s achievement.
d. the author uses logos to build an argument against striking
out alone on a dangerous journey.

1. part b

from passage 2, which textual evidence below best supports
the answer to the previous question?
a. “the first man ever to make an epic solo journey around
the world was joshua slocum.” (paragraph 1)
b. “in fact, the sailor credited most of his success to his fine
craft.” (paragraph 2)
c. “quite simply, sailing alone around the world keeps
gaining readers because it’s entertaining, even hair-
raising!” (paragraph 4)
d. “as further proof of slocum’s mastery, he had no modern
technology—no radar, no radio, no gps system.”
(paragraph 6)

Explanation:

Answer:

A. The author uses pathos to invoke a sense of adventure and enjoyment through the use of emotive adjectives.
A. "The first man ever to make an epic solo journey around the world was Joshua Slocum." (Paragraph 1)