Question

One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics. —"The American Dream," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1964 How does this passage make use of an appeal to logos? It explains what “all men” means and what it includes. It relies on the use of the word “amazing.” It focuses on the use of negative words. It points out differences in religion.

Answer 1

A. It explains what “all men” means and what it includes.

Answer 2

Answer: It explains what “all men” means and what it includes.

To make an "appeal to logos" means to explain something logically. It convinces the audience by using logical arguments and reason. For example, it can mean citing facts, statistics, or historical evidence on a particular subject.

In this case, King is making an appeal to logos by giving us an explanation of what "all men" means and what it includes. He hopes that by analyzing this argument, we will realize that this inclusive usage points to the universalism of the dream.