Question

select the correct answer.

read this excerpt from \every man a king.\

(8) every man a king, so there would be no such thing as a man or woman who did not have the necessities of life, who would not be dependent... what do we propose by this society? we propose to limit the wealth of big men in the country. there is an average of $15,000 in wealth to every family in america. that is right here today.

what point of view is revealed by the authors use of pathos in the paragraph?

it shares an emotionally appealing idea that reveals his point of view that the declaration of independence mandates a guaranteed income for every american family.
it establishes his authority as a politician and a lawyer that reveals his point of view that the declaration of independence should be reinterpreted.
it uses logic to reveal his point of view that the wealthy should be taxed and redistributed to the poverty stricken.
it evokes a sense of anger that reveals his point of view that his audience should change their minds and agree with his ideas.

Explanation:

Analyze the use of pathos in the excerpt

The excerpt uses emotionally charged language ("Every man a king," "no such thing as a man or woman who did not have the necessities of life," "limit the wealth of big men") to paint an idealistic, emotionally appealing vision of economic security and equality for all families.

Evaluate the answer choices

• Option 1 connects the emotional appeal (pathos) of a guaranteed income to the author's point of view regarding the Declaration of Independence (which is discussed in the broader context of the speech).
• Option 2 focuses on authority (ethos), not pathos.
• Option 3 focuses on logic (logos), not pathos.
• Option 4 mentions anger, but the tone of the paragraph is hopeful and idealistic ("Every man a king") rather than expressing anger.

Determine the correct option

Option 1 correctly identifies the emotional appeal (pathos) of sharing an "emotionally appealing idea" that aligns with the author's point of view.

Answer:

• (A) It shares an emotionally appealing idea that reveals his point of view that the Declaration of Independence mandates a guaranteed income for every American family. (Correct answer)
• (B) It establishes his authority as a politician and a lawyer that reveals his point of view that the Declaration of Independence should be reinterpreted.
• (C) It uses logic to reveal his point of view that the wealthy should be taxed and redistributed to the poverty stricken.
• (D) It evokes a sense of anger that reveals his point of view that his audience should change their minds and agree with his ideas.