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daniel, adriana | last saved: 10:44 am
how does stanton use a rhetorical appeal in paragraphs 10–11 to advance her purpose?
a she makes an appeal to authority by repeating the views of a respected politician.
b she makes an appeal to credibility by mentioning how long her struggle has lasted.
c she makes an appeal to logic by citing established facts about people who break laws.
d she makes an appeal to emotion by pointing out how obeying the law can require sacrifice.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Appeal to authority involves citing experts/authorities. Stanton isn't repeating a politician's views here, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Appeal to credibility (ethos) relates to establishing trustworthiness. Mentioning the length of her struggle isn't the focus here, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Appeal to logic (logos) uses facts/reasoning. Citing facts about law - breakers doesn't fit the context of paragraphs 10 - 11 (likely about the struggle for women's rights and the sacrifices of obeying the law for justice), so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Appeal to emotion (pathos) evokes feelings. Pointing out that obeying the law can require sacrifice (like the sacrifices made in the fight for women's suffrage) would stir emotions related to the struggle and the importance of the cause, which aligns with Stanton's purpose of advancing women's right to vote.

Answer:

D. She makes an appeal to emotion by pointing out how obeying the law can require sacrifice.