Question

It is not in the power of Britain to do this continent justice. . . . To be always running three or four thousand miles with a tale or a petition, waiting four or five months for an answer, which when obtained requires five or six more to explain it in, will in a few years be looked upon as folly and childishness — There was a time when it was proper, and there is a proper time for it to cease. Which of the following best describes the rhetorical appeals being used? A. Mostly pathos; no logos or ethos B. A mixture of ethos and pathos C. A mixture of pathos and logos D. Mostly ethos; no pathos or logos

Answer 1

Answer: A mixture of pathos and logos

Explanation: apex

Answer 2

this excerpt contains a mixture of pathos and logos. you can see the logos in the way that the speaker discusses specific amounts of miles and waiting periods. this appeals to people in a logical way, because they might say, "you know, that's pretty true, it is a long way to go and it often doesn't give us results." the speaker finishes with an emotional appeal (pathos) by saying it will eventually be viewed as "folly and childishness." most people do not want to appear childish or as if they've wasted their time, so this is meant to pull on people's emotions. i believe your answer is C.